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How to get fromGalle Fort to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanageby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Galle Fort to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KCT - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagetaxi taxi
    2h 8m
    Rs 35,779–115,830

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galle to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain train Colombo
    5h 24m
    Rs 1,750–6,386

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galle to Polgahawelabus bus
    4h 23m
    Rs 1,823–2,321

  4. Drive 194.8 km

    1. Drive from Galle Fort to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagecar car 194.8 km
    2h 36m
    Rs 8,719–12,595

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle Fort to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagetaxi taxi 194.8 km
    2h 36m
    Rs 21,000–26,000

  6. Bus via Kaduwela

    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Polgahawelabus bus
    4h 26m
    Rs 2,133–2,671

  7. Train via Colombo

    1. Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Rambukkanatrain train Colombo
    5h 34m
    Rs 1,753–6,388

Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRs 10,719Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 228.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Galle Fort, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galle to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galle Fort to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage via Galle, Fort Station, and Rambukkana in around 5h 24m.

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