How to Travel from

Galle to Alawwa

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Sri Lanka Galle Alawwa

Cheapest

By car (174 km)

2 h 16 min

174 km.

from $9

Other

Rideshare

2 h 16 min

174 km.

from $6.62

Plane, Taxi

1 h 54 min

138 km.

from $541.39

Train

4 h 52 min

138 km.

from $4.70

Bus

3 h 56 min

138 km.

from $13.35

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:

+94 11 2 475 475

Website:

cinnamonair.com/

Plane from Koggala to Bandaranaike

Ave. Duration:

35 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$266.78–$457.33

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:

+94 11 4 600 111

Website:

seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/

Train from Galle to Fort

Ave. Duration:

2h 38m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$0.76–$7.03

Train from Colombo Fort to Alawwa

Ave. Duration:

1h 14m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$0.51–$1.35

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:

+94 777 382 186

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

superline.lk/

Bus from Kadawatha to Alawwa

Ave. Duration:

1h 16m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$8.64–$9.15

National Transport Commission

Phone:

0112587372

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ntc.gov.lk/

Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.27–$2.29

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

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Alawwa is to train which costs $1.09 - $7.61 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galle to Alawwa is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 54m and costs $293.48 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Galle and Alawwa?

No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Alawwa. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Alawwa via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Galle and Alawwa?

No, there is no direct train from Galle to Alawwa. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Alawwa via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Galle to Alawwa?

The distance between Galle and Alawwa is 208 km. The road distance is 174.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Galle to Alawwa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $8.15 - $9.78 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Galle to Alawwa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galle to Alawwa bus from?

Galle to Alawwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Galle to Alawwa train from?

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

Train or bus from Galle to Alawwa?

The best way to get from Galle to Alawwa is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $8.15 - $9.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.09 - $7.61 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Galle to Alawwa bus arrive?

Galle to Alawwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.

Where does the Galle to Alawwa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Galle to Alawwa?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Alawwa is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Galle to Alawwa.

Where can I stay near Alawwa?

There are 60+ hotels available in Alawwa. Prices start at $14.74 per night.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (Sinhala: පින්නවල අලි අනාථාගාරය), is a captive breeding and conservation institute for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2023, there were 71 elephants, including 30 males and 41 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala.

Millennium Elephant Foundation

Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF) is an organization and charity set up to rescue and care for captive Asian elephants in Sri Lanka. The foundation is situated on a 15-acre estate by the name of Samaragiri, which is located 10 km (6 mi) northwest of Kegalle, within the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. As of 2019 there are 10 elephants that either permanently or temporarily reside at the sanctuary. These elephants are taken care of by 13 local mahouts and a number of foreign volunteers.

Horagolla National Park

Alawwa

Alawwa is a town and divisional secretariat of the Kurunegala District in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. The town is considered part of the Coconut Triangle, where most of the country's coconut exports come from. The population was 63,667 according to the 2012 Sri Lankan census.

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Five ways to Travel from Galle to Alawwa

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Bus operators

Superline Travels

National Transport Commission

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Galle and Alawwa?

Is there a direct train between Galle and Alawwa?

How far is it from Galle to Alawwa?

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

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

Where do I catch the Galle to Alawwa bus from?

Where do I catch the Galle to Alawwa train from?

Train or bus from Galle to Alawwa?

Where does the Galle to Alawwa bus arrive?

Where does the Galle to Alawwa train arrive?

Can I drive from Galle to Alawwa?

Where can I stay near Alawwa?