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

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Bandarawela is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galle to Bandarawela is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.

Is there a direct bus between Galle and Bandarawela?

No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Bandarawela via Makabura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Galle and Bandarawela?

No, there is no direct train from Galle to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Bandarawela via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

How far is it from Galle to Bandarawela?

The distance between Galle and Bandarawela is 286 km. The road distance is 206.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Galle to Bandarawela without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Galle to Bandarawela, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galle to Bandarawela bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Galle to Bandarawela train from?

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

Train or bus from Galle to Bandarawela?

The best way to get from Galle to Bandarawela is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 11h 38m.

Where does the Galle to Bandarawela bus arrive?

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

Where does the Galle to Bandarawela train arrive?

Galle to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Galle to Bandarawela?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Bandarawela is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Galle to Bandarawela.

Where can I stay near Bandarawela?

There are 1595+ hotels available in Bandarawela.

Galle to Bandarawela - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Galle to Bandarawela by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Centerbus Galle
2. Take the bus from Makabura to Bandarawelabus Colombo-Passara
7h 43m
Rs 2,576–3,109
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Galle to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2. Take the train from Fort Station to Bandarawelatrain Colombo
11h 38m
Rs 1,500–6,166
Drive 206.6 km
1. Drive from Galle to Bandarawelacar 206.6 km
3h 6m
Rs 9,227–13,327
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Galle to Bandarawelataxi 206.6 km
3h 6m
Rs 25,000–31,000

Galle to Bandarawela by train

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11h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 285.9 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Bandarawela via Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center and Makabura in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Bandarawela via Fort Station in around 11h 38m.

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