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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Galle

Composite routes from Colombo to Galle

Cheapest
1 h 40 min
Car
126 km.
from $6

Transport providers

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:
$0.65–$5.96

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.92–$1.63

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 Colombo to Galle?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Galle is to train which costs $1 - $5.98 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $16.30 - $25 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Galle?

No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Colombo City and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Galle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Galle. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Colombo to Galle?

The distance between Colombo and Galle is 115 km. The road distance is 126.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Galle without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $1 - $5.98 .

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

The train from Fort Station to Galle takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Galle bus from?

Colombo to Galle bus services, operated by BIA Shuttle Service, depart from Colombo City station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Galle train from?

Colombo to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Galle?

The best way to get from Colombo to Galle is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $1 - $5.98 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Colombo to Galle bus arrive?

Colombo to Galle bus services, operated by BIA Shuttle Service, arrive at Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centra station.

Where does the Colombo to Galle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colombo to Galle?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Galle is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Colombo 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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