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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Galle

Composite routes from Colombo to Galle

Cheapest
1 h 43 min
Car
120 km.
from $6

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
1h 59m
5 times a day
$0.65–$5.96
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
National Transport Commission
Website
BIA Shuttle Service
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
1h 30m
Every 20 minutes
$0.92–$1.63
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
BIA Shuttle Service
Website
1h 23m
Every 3 hours
+94 112 264 444
+94 112 264 444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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