How to Travel from

Galle to Temple of the Tooth

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Sri Lanka Galle Temple of the Tooth

Cheapest

By car (224 km)

3 h 12 min

224 km.

from $12

Other

Rideshare

3 h 12 min

224 km.

from $8.52

Taxi, Plane (Taxi)

2 h 55 min

145 km.

from $569.11

Train

6 h 25 min

146 km.

from $5.46

Bus

5 h 43 min

146 km.

from $11.59

Taxi, Plane (Taxi)

3 h 43 min

145 km.

from $524.54

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:

+94 11 2 475 475

Website:

cinnamonair.com/

Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$343.00–$482.74

Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$330.30–$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 Fort Station to Kandy

Ave. Duration:

2h 31m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$0.83–$2.54

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:

0112587372

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ntc.gov.lk/

Bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.08–$1.91

Bus from Malabe to Kandy

Ave. Duration:

3h 27m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.14–$2.03

What is the cheapest way to get from Galle to Temple of the Tooth?

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Temple of the Tooth is to train which costs $1.30 - $8.15 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galle to Temple of the Tooth?

The fastest way to get from Galle to Temple of the Tooth is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $434.78 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct train between Galle and Temple of the Tooth?

No, there is no direct train from Galle to Temple of the Tooth. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Galle to Temple of the Tooth?

The distance between Galle and Temple of the Tooth is 275 km. The road distance is 224.5 km.

How do I travel from Galle to Temple of the Tooth without a car?

The best way to get from Galle to Temple of the Tooth without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $6.52 - $9.78 .

How long does it take to get from Galle to Temple of the Tooth?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Galle to Temple of the Tooth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galle to Temple of the Tooth train from?

Galle to Temple of the Tooth train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.

Train, bus or fly from Galle to Temple of the Tooth?

The best way to get from Galle to Temple of the Tooth is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $6.52 - $9.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.30 - $8.15 and takes 6h 25m. There are no good options to fly between Galle to Temple of the Tooth.

Where does the Galle to Temple of the Tooth train arrive?

Galle to Temple of the Tooth train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Galle to Temple of the Tooth?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Temple of the Tooth is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Galle to Temple of the Tooth.

Where can I stay near Temple of the Tooth?

There are 1168+ hotels available in Temple of the Tooth. Prices start at $24.57 per night.

Royal Botanical Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. In 2016, the garden was visited by 1 million locals and 400,000 foreign visitors. It is near the Mahaweli River (the longest river in Sri Lanka). It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the "National Herbarium of Sri Lanka". The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Department of national botanic gardens.

Kandy Lake

Kandy Lake (Sinhala: නුවර වැව), also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, was built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Tooth. Over the years, it was reduced in size. It is a protected lake, with fishing banned.

Kandy Clock Tower

The Kandy Clock Tower (Sinhala: මහනුවර ඔරලෝසු කණුව, Tamil: கண்டி மணிக்கூட்டுக் கோபுரம்) is located in the centre of Kandy on the intersections of Sri Dalada Veediya, S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike Mawatha and Hiragedara Mawatha. A landmark of the city, the clock tower was built near to the Ismail Building in 1950 by Haji Mohamed Ismail as a monument and in memory of his son Mohamed Zacky Ismail, who lost his life in an accident in Kadugannawa in August, 1947.

Six ways to Travel from Galle to Temple Of The Tooth

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Galle to Temple of the Tooth?

What is the fastest way to get from Galle to Temple of the Tooth?

Is there a direct train between Galle and Temple of the Tooth?

How far is it from Galle to Temple of the Tooth?

How do I travel from Galle to Temple of the Tooth without a car?

How long does it take to get from Galle to Temple of the Tooth?

Where do I catch the Galle to Temple of the Tooth train from?

Train, bus or fly from Galle to Temple of the Tooth?

Where does the Galle to Temple of the Tooth train arrive?

Can I drive from Galle to Temple of the Tooth?

Where can I stay near Temple of the Tooth?