There are 4 ways to get from Athurugiriya to Galle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus Makumbra
1h 40mRs 2,382–2,788Train
- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Galletrain Maradana
2h 8mRs 6,515–9,282Drive 107 km
- Drive from Athurugiriya to Gallecar 107 km
1h 22mRs 4,776–6,899Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athurugiriya to Galletaxi 107 km
1h 22mRs 29,000–35,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athurugiriya to Galle is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Athurugiriya to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Athurugiriya to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center and arriving at Galle Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Athurugiriya to Galle. However, there are services departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Athurugiriya and Galle is 113 km. The road distance is 107 km.
The best way to get from Athurugiriya to Galle without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Athurugiriya to Galle, including transfers.
Athurugiriya to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center station.
Athurugiriya to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Athurugiriya to Galle is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 370–410 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Galle twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Mount Lavinia to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–35,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Athurugiriya to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Galle Bus Station.
Athurugiriya to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athurugiriya to Galle is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Athurugiriya to Galle.
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