What is the cheapest way to get from Galle to Athurugiriya?

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Athurugiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galle to Athurugiriya?

The fastest way to get from Galle to Athurugiriya is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.

Is there a direct bus between Galle and Athurugiriya?

No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Athurugiriya. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Galle and Athurugiriya?

No, there is no direct train from Galle to Athurugiriya. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Bambalapitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Galle to Athurugiriya?

The distance between Galle and Athurugiriya is 114 km. The road distance is 107.4 km.

How do I travel from Galle to Athurugiriya without a car?

The best way to get from Galle to Athurugiriya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800.

How long does it take to get from Galle to Athurugiriya?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Galle to Athurugiriya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galle to Athurugiriya bus from?

Galle to Athurugiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Galle to Athurugiriya train from?

Galle to Athurugiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.

Train or bus from Galle to Athurugiriya?

The best way to get from Galle to Athurugiriya is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Galle to Athurugiriya bus arrive?

Galle to Athurugiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center station.

Where does the Galle to Athurugiriya train arrive?

Galle to Athurugiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.

Can I drive from Galle to Athurugiriya?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Athurugiriya is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Galle to Athurugiriya.

Where can I stay near Athurugiriya?

There are 1504+ hotels available in Athurugiriya.

Galle to Athurugiriya - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Centerbus Galle
1h 39m
Rs 2,276–2,709
Train
1. Take the train from Galle to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
2h 23m
Rs 5,190–8,959
Drive 107.4 km
1. Drive from Galle to Athurugiriyacar 107.4 km
1h 22m
Rs 4,797–6,928
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Galle to Athurugiriyataxi 107.4 km
1h 22m
Rs 29,000–35,000
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Athurugiriyataxi
1h 26m
Rs 27,975–107,061

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

14Weekly Planes

1h 2mAverage Duration

Rs 10,656Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113.6 km
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 370–410 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galle to Bambalapitiya 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 191–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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