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224 km.
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Twelve ways to Travel from Kandy to Galle

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Cheapest
By car (224 km)
3 h 12 min
224 km.
from $12
Other
Rideshare
3 h 12 min
224 km.
from $8.52
Train (Train)
5 h 36 min
146 km.
from $5.39
Train, Bus (Train)
4 h 17 min
146 km.
from $8.33
Bus, Train (Bus)
7 h 20 min
145 km.
from $3.08
Taxi, Plane (Taxi to Hatton)
2 h 8 min
145 km.
from $319.95
Bus (Bus)
8 h 13 min
146 km.
from $3.59
Train (Train)
5 h 36 min
144 km.
from $5.30
Train, Bus (Train)
4 h 17 min
144 km.
from $8.02
Bus, Train (Bus)
7 h 20 min
144 km.
from $3.04
Taxi, Plane (Taxi to Hatton)
2 h 8 min
145 km.
from $341.23
Bus (Bus)
8 h 13 min
144 km.
from $3.48

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 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 Kandy to Ragama
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.70–$2.16
Train from Fort Station to Galle
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.76–$6.96
Train from Kandy to Fort
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.83–$2.54

Bus operators

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 Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.14–$2.03
Bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Galle is to train which costs $1.30 - $8.15 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Galle is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $260.87 - $456.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Galle?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Colombo City and Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Kandy and Galle?

No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Galle. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Galle via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Kandy to Galle?

The distance between Kandy and Galle is 189 km. The road distance is 223 km.

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

The best way to get from Kandy to Galle without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $4.57 - $7.61 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Kandy to Galle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Galle bus from?

Kandy to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Galle train from?

Kandy to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.

Train, bus or fly from Kandy to Galle?

The best way to get from Kandy to Galle is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $260.87 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.30 - $8.15 and takes 5h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $1.85 - $3.37 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Kandy to Galle bus arrive?

Kandy to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kandy to Galle train arrive?

Kandy to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Galle?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Galle is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Kandy to Galle.

Where can I stay near Galle?

There are 3368+ hotels available in Galle. Prices start at $34.14 per night.
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