How to Travel from
Palaviya to Colombo
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Palaviya, Sri Lanka → Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Route Navigator Palaviya - Colombo
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Continue onto Palavi-Kalladi Road
Palavi-Kalladi Road, 25 м
25 м
Turn left onto Colombo-Puttalam Road
Colombo-Puttalam Road, 47 km 84 м
47 km 84 м
Keep left onto Colombo-Puttalam Road
Colombo-Puttalam Road, 143 м
143 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
44 м
44 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
76 м
76 м
Continue onto Colombo-Chilaw Road
Colombo-Chilaw Road, 51 km 636 м
51 km 636 м
Turn right onto Canada Friendship Road
Canada Friendship Road, 19 km 85 м
19 km 85 м
Keep left
31 м
31 м
Keep right
5 km 868 м
5 km 868 м
Keep right onto Colombo - Katunayake Expressway and drive toward Peliyagoda, Colombo
Colombo - Katunayake Expressway, Peliyagoda, Colombo, 1 km 194 м
1 km 194 м
Keep right and drive toward To Colombo
To Colombo, 91 м
91 м
Turn slight right onto New Kelani Bridge Road and drive toward To Colombo
New Kelani Bridge Road, To Colombo, 481 м
481 м
Turn left onto Sirimavo Bandaranaike Mawatha (Prince of Wales Avenue)
Sirimavo Bandaranaike Mawatha (Prince of Wales Avenue), 2 km 939 м
2 km 939 м
Keep left onto Mohamad Zain Mawatha (Central Road)
Mohamad Zain Mawatha (Central Road), 1 km 639 м
1 km 639 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Sea Street
Sea Street, 60 м
60 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Main Street
Main Street, 1 km 627 м
1 km 627 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Main Street
Main Street, 52 м
52 м
Turn left
159 м
159 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Sri Lanka Railways
Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Palavi to Maradana
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.76–$2.28
Bus operators
NCG Express
Bus from Palavi Junction to Pettah
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Palaviya to Colombo?
The cheapest way to get from Palaviya to Colombo is to train which costs $1 - $2.28 and takes 4h 15m.
What is the fastest way to get from Palaviya to Colombo?
The fastest way to get from Palaviya to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $16.30 - $25 .
Is there a direct bus between Palaviya and Colombo?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palavi Junction and arriving at Pettah. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Is there a direct train between Palaviya and Colombo?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palavi and arriving at Maradana. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
How far is it from Palaviya to Colombo?
The distance between Palaviya and Colombo is 140 km. The road distance is 127.2 km.
How do I travel from Palaviya to Colombo without a car?
The best way to get from Palaviya to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Palaviya to Colombo?
The bus from Palavi Junction to Pettah takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Where do I catch the Palaviya to Colombo bus from?
Palaviya to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Palavi Junction station.
Where do I catch the Palaviya to Colombo train from?
Palaviya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palavi station.
Train or bus from Palaviya to Colombo?
The best way to get from Palaviya to Colombo is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $2.28 and takes 4h 15m.
Where does the Palaviya to Colombo bus arrive?
Palaviya to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Where does the Palaviya to Colombo train arrive?
Palaviya to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Can I drive from Palaviya to Colombo?
Yes, the driving distance between Palaviya to Colombo is 127 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Palaviya to Colombo.
Where can I stay near Colombo?
There are 1080+ hotels available in Colombo. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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