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361 km.
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361 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Colombo Fort to Palai
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
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 Pettah to Pallai
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.52
Bus from Dambulla to Palai
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pallai is to train which costs $1.85 - $6.52 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pallai is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $9 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Pallai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Pallai. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Pallai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Palai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Colombo to Pallai?

The distance between Colombo and Pallai is 377 km. The road distance is 361.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Pallai without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $9 .

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

The bus from Pettah to Pallai takes 5h 35m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Pallai bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colombo to Pallai train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Pallai?

The best way to get from Colombo to Pallai is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $9 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.85 - $6.52 and takes 6h 11m. There are no good options to fly between Colombo to Pallai.

Where does the Colombo to Pallai bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colombo to Pallai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colombo to Pallai?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pallai is 361 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Colombo to Pallai.

Where can I stay near Pallai?

There are six+ hotels available in Pallai. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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