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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palai to Colombo

Composite routes from Palai to Colombo

Cheapest
6 h 10 min
Car
360 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Jaffna to Bandaranaike
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.90–$177.85

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Palai to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
6h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.16–$7.62

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pallai to Pettah
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.18

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palai to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Palai to Colombo is to train which costs $1.85 - $6.52 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palai to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Palai to Colombo is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Palai and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pallai and arriving at Pettah. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Palai and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palai and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Palai to Colombo?

The distance between Palai and Colombo is 382 km. The road distance is 358.6 km.

How do I travel from Palai to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Palai to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $8.71 .

How long does it take to get from Palai to Colombo?

The bus from Pallai to Pettah takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Palai to Colombo bus from?

Palai to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pallai station.

Where do I catch the Palai to Colombo train from?

Palai to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palai station.

Train, bus or fly from Palai to Colombo?

The best way to get from Palai to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $8.71 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.85 - $6.52 and takes 6h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $86.96 - $206.52 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Palai to Colombo bus arrive?

Palai to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Where does the Palai to Colombo train arrive?

Palai to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.

Can I drive from Palai to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Palai to Colombo is 359 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Palai to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1138+ hotels available in Colombo. Prices start at $38.09 per night.
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