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Dambulla, Sri Lanka → Galle, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dambulla to Galle

Composite routes from Dambulla to Galle

Cheapest
3 h 39 min
Car
257 km.
from $14
Other
3 h 39 min
Rideshare
2 h 23 min
Taxi, Plane
206 km.
from $378.91
6 h 30 min
Bus, Train
206 km.
from $9.03
4 h 30 min
206 km.
from $13.50
2 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
206 km.
from $454.95
3 h 24 min
Taxi, Plane
206 km.
from $338.13
7 h 23 min
206 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Kandy to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.48–$495.44
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$698.70
Plane from Hatton to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$343.00

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Galle
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.76–$7.03

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kadawatha
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kadawatha
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Kadawatha to Galle
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.27–$2.29
Bus from Dambulla to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.67
Bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.91

BIA Shuttle Service

Phone:
+94 112 264 444
Email:
Website:
airport.lk
Bus from Colombo City to Makumbura
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dambulla to Galle?

The cheapest way to get from Dambulla to Galle is to bus and train which costs $1.96 - $14.13 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dambulla to Galle?

The fastest way to get from Dambulla to Galle is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $271.74 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Dambulla and Galle?

No, there is no direct bus from Dambulla to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Dambulla to Galle?

The distance between Dambulla and Galle is 246 km. The road distance is 257.8 km.

How do I travel from Dambulla to Galle without a car?

The best way to get from Dambulla to Galle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $8.15 - $9.78 .

How long does it take to get from Dambulla to Galle?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Dambulla to Galle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dambulla to Galle bus from?

Dambulla to Galle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Dambulla station.

Where does the Dambulla to Galle bus arrive?

Dambulla to Galle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kadawatha station.

Can I drive from Dambulla to Galle?

Yes, the driving distance between Dambulla to Galle is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Dambulla to Galle.

Where can I stay near Galle?

There are 3372+ hotels available in Galle. Prices start at $34.39 per night.
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