There are 4 ways to get from Balapitiya to Galle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ahungalla to Galletrain Maradana
40 minRs 1,644–3,425Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Gallebus
42 minRs 1,410–1,880Drive 37.4 km
- Drive from Balapitiya to Gallecar 37.4 km
38 minRs 1,671–2,414Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Galletaxi 37.4 km
38 minRs 4,100–4,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Galle is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Balapitiya to Galle is to drive which takes 38 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Balapitiya to Galle. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
No, there is no direct train from Balapitiya to Galle. However, there are services departing from Ahungalla and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Balapitiya and Galle is 44 km. The road distance is 37.4 km.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Galle without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Balapitiya to Galle, including transfers.
Balapitiya to Galle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Balapitiya to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ahungalla station.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Galle is to train which takes 40 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 42 min.
What companies run services between Balapitiya, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ahungalla to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 750–1,100 and the journey takes 37 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ahungalla to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,100–4,900
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Balapitiya to Galle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.
Balapitiya to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balapitiya to Galle is 37 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Balapitiya to Galle.
There are 3732+ hotels available in Galle.