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How to Travel from

Nuwara Eliya to Galle

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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
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 to Galle?

The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya 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 to Galle?

The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Galle is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $228.26 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Nuwara Eliya and Galle?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya 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 to Galle?

The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Galle is 164 km. The road distance is 259.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya 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 to Galle?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Galle, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Nuwara Eliya to Galle?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Galle is to fly which takes 1h 41m 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 to Galle bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Nuwara Eliya and Galle?

It is currently 20:00 at both, Nuwara Eliya and Galle.

Can I drive from Nuwara Eliya to Galle?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Galle is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Nuwara Eliya 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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