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

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Haputale is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galle to Haputale is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.

Is there a direct bus between Galle and Haputale?

No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Haputale. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Haputale via Makabura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Galle and Haputale?

No, there is no direct train from Galle to Haputale. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Haputale via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

How far is it from Galle to Haputale?

The distance between Galle and Haputale is 276 km. The road distance is 199 km.

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

The best way to get from Galle to Haputale without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Galle to Haputale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galle to Haputale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Galle to Haputale train from?

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

Train or bus from Galle to Haputale?

The best way to get from Galle to Haputale is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Galle to Haputale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Galle to Haputale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Galle to Haputale?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Haputale is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Galle to Haputale.

Where can I stay near Haputale?

There are 1526+ hotels available in Haputale.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Galle to Haputale 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 Haputalebus Colombo-Passara
7h 26m
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 Haputaletrain Colombo
11h 12m
Rs 1,500–6,166
Drive 199 km
1. Drive from Galle to Haputalecar 199 km
3h 13m
Rs 8,936–12,907
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Galle to Haputaletaxi 199 km
3h 13m
Rs 24,000–30,000

Galle to Haputale by train

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11h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 275.7 km
Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Haputale, Uva, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Haputale via Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center and Makabura in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Haputale via Fort Station in around 11h 12m.

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