There are 5 ways to get from Galle to Gampaha by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
1h 54mRs 4,333–5,171Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galle to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
4h 8mRs 1,300–5,866Drive 133.4 km
- Drive from Galle to Gampahacar 133.4 km
1h 43mRs 5,990–8,651Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Gampahataxi 133.4 km
1h 43mRs 14,000–18,000Fly
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 11mRs 20,975–98,561
Galle to Gampaha by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Gampaha is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Gampaha is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Gampaha. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Kadawatha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Gampaha. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Gampaha via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Galle and Gampaha is 139 km. The road distance is 133.4 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Gampaha without a car is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Galle to Gampaha, including transfers.
Galle to Gampaha bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Galle to Gampaha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Gampaha is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 8m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 100000 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Gampaha, Western, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 430–480 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galle to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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 Gampaha bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Galle to Gampaha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Gampaha is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Galle to Gampaha.
There are 1901+ hotels available in Gampaha.