There are 4 ways to get from Galle Fort to Mirissa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Galle to Polwathumodaratrain Maradana
1h 6mRs 1,200–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Galle to Weligamabus
1h 49mRs 1,893–3,949Drive 33.8 km
- Drive from Galle Fort to Mirissacar 33.8 km
34 minRs 1,523–2,200Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle Fort to Mirissataxi 33.8 km
34 minRs 5,000–6,500
Galle Fort to Mirissa by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galle Fort to Mirissa is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Galle Fort to Mirissa is to drive which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle Fort to Mirissa. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Weligama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Galle and arriving at Polwathumodara. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Galle Fort and Mirissa is 33 km. The road distance is 33.8 km.
The best way to get from Galle Fort to Mirissa without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Galle to Polwathumodara takes 52 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Galle Fort to Mirissa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galle station.
Galle Fort to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle Fort to Mirissa is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 4000 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Galle Fort, Sri Lanka and Mirissa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galle to Polwathumodara 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galle to Weligama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 750–1,100 and the journey takes 32 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Galle to Polwathumodara
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Galle to Weligama
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Galle Fort to Mirissa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Weligama station.
Galle Fort to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polwathumodara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle Fort to Mirissa is 34 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Galle Fort to Mirissa.
There are 3876+ hotels available in Mirissa.