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Nuwara Eliya to Galle

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3 h 44 min
258 km.
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Four ways to Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Galle

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Cheapest
By car (258 km)
3 h 44 min
258 km.
from $14
Other
Rideshare
3 h 44 min
258 km.
from $9.82
Bus, Train
7 h 47 min
118 km.
from $3.79
Bus
8 h 40 min
118 km.
from $4.35

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Hatton to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$293.48
Plane from Kandy to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$423.91

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–$6.01

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.30–$2.50
Bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.92–$1.63

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

Phone:
+94 112 581 120
Website:
sltb.eseat.lk/
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle?

The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle is to bus and train which costs $1.96 - $8.70 and takes 7h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle?

The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $228.26 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Nuwara Eliya (Station) and Galle?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Colombo City and Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle?

The distance between Nuwara Eliya (Station) and Galle is 162 km. The road distance is 259.3 km.

How do I travel from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle without a car?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 47m and costs $1.96 - $8.70 .

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle bus from?

Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.

Bus or fly from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $228.26 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2.28 - $4.13 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle bus arrive?

Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Nuwara Eliya (Station) to Galle.

Where can I stay near Galle?

There are 3372+ hotels available in Galle. Prices start at $34.39 per night.
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