There are 5 ways to get from Galle to Bambarakanda Falls by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Centerbus Galle
- Take the bus from Godagama to Haldummullabus Colombo-Badulla
6h 59mRs 6,276–7,409Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galle to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ohiyatrain Colombo
11h 8mRs 2,400–7,266Drive 191.4 km
- Drive from Galle to Bambarakanda Fallscar 191.4 km
3h 14mRs 8,574–12,384Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Bambarakanda Fallstaxi 191.4 km
3h 14mRs 21,000–25,000Bus via Belihuloya
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Centerbus Galle
- Take the bus from Makabura to Belihuloyabus Colombo-Passara
7h 10mRs 3,676–4,609
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Bambarakanda Falls is to bus via Belihuloya which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4700 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Bambarakanda Falls is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Bambarakanda Falls. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Haldummulla via Makabura and Godagama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Bambarakanda Falls. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Ohiya via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Galle and Bambarakanda Falls is 277 km. The road distance is 191.4 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Bambarakanda Falls without a car is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Galle to Bambarakanda Falls, including transfers.
Galle to Bambarakanda Falls bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Galle to Bambarakanda Falls train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Bambarakanda Falls is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Bambarakanda Falls, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Bambarakanda Falls via Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center, Makabura, Godagama, and Haldummulla in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Bambarakanda Falls via Fort Station and Ohiya in around 11h 8m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Galle to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 200–3,000
- 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 1,501
- 2nd Class
- Rs 200
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,802
Train from Fort Station to Ohiya
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center
- 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
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Godagama to Haldummulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Makabura to Belihuloya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–25,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Galle to Bambarakanda Falls bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center station.
Galle to Bambarakanda Falls train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Bambarakanda Falls is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Galle to Bambarakanda Falls.
There are 1055+ hotels available in Bambarakanda Falls.