There are 4 ways to get from Dehiwala to Galle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dehiwala to Galletrain Maradana
2h 14mRs 182–3,000Line 17 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Kaduwelabus 17
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Stationbus Kaduwela
3h 7mRs 529–590Drive 110.4 km
- Drive from Dehiwala to Gallecar 110.4 km
1h 30mRs 4,932–7,124Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dehiwala to Galletaxi 110.4 km
1h 30mRs 30,000–36,000
Dehiwala to Galle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dehiwala to Galle is to line 17 bus and bus which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 600 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Dehiwala to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Dehiwala to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Dehiwala and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Moratuwa and Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dehiwala and arriving at Galle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Dehiwala and Galle is 104 km. The road distance is 110.4 km.
The best way to get from Dehiwala to Galle without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 180 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Dehiwala to Galle takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs once daily.
Dehiwala to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Moratuwa station.
Dehiwala to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Dehiwala station.
The best way to get from Dehiwala to Galle is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 180 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus and bus, which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 600 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Dehiwala, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Dehiwala to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 182–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dehiwala to Galle Bus Station via Moratuwa and Kaduwela in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Dehiwala to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 182–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,367
- 2nd Class
- Rs 182
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,640
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Moratuwa to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 120–140
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 120–140
- Semi Lux
- Rs 120–170
- Super Lux
- Rs 230–290
Bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
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
Dehiwala to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Dehiwala to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dehiwala to Galle is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Dehiwala to Galle.
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