There are 4 ways to get from Dematagoda to Galle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Galletrain Maradana
2h 9mRs 203–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
- Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus Makumbra
3h 29mDrive 117.8 km
- Drive from Dematagoda to Gallecar 117.8 km
1h 38mRs 5,268–7,609Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dematagoda to Galletaxi 117.8 km
1h 38mRs 32,000–39,000
Dematagoda to Galle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dematagoda to Galle is to train which costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Dematagoda to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dematagoda to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Colombo City and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maradana and arriving at Galle. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Dematagoda and Galle is 116 km. The road distance is 117.8 km.
The best way to get from Dematagoda to Galle without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Maradana to Galle takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Dematagoda to Galle bus services, operated by BIA Shuttle Service, depart from Colombo City station.
Dematagoda to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Dematagoda to Galle is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Dematagoda, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Galle 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 203–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maradana to Galle Bus Station via Fort Station, Colombo City, Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre, and Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 203–3,000
- 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 1,524
- 2nd Class
- Rs 203
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,830
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- BIA Shuttle Service
Bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- BIA Shuttle Service
- 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 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
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
Dematagoda to Galle bus services, operated by BIA Shuttle Service, arrive at Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre station.
Dematagoda to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dematagoda to Galle is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Dematagoda to Galle.
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