There are 7 ways to get from Galle to Kalawewa by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Kaduwela
best- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galewelabus
4h 56mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Awukanatrain Colombo
7h 46mRs 1,783–6,408Train via Kalawewa
- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalawewatrain Colombo / ...
6h 39mRs 1,803–6,428Drive 270.7 km
- Drive from Galle to Kalawewacar 270.7 km
3h 51mRs 12,153–17,555Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Kalawewataxi 270.7 km
3h 51mRs 29,000–36,000Fly
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane KCT - GIU
22h 41mRs 20,075–104,561Bus
- Take the bus from Galle to Dambullabus
5h 58mRs 2,882–3,871
Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Kalawewa is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Kalawewa is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Kalawewa. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Galewela via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Kalawewa. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Kalawewa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Galle and Kalawewa is 275 km. The road distance is 270.7 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Kalawewa without a car is to bus via Kaduwela which takes 4h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Galle to Kalawewa, including transfers.
Galle to Kalawewa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Galle to Kalawewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Kalawewa is to bus via Kaduwela which takes 4h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Kalawewa, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 39m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 110000 and takes 22h 41m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Kalawewa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Kalawewa via Kadawatha and Galewela in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Kalawewa via Fort Station and Kalawewa in around 6h 39m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Galle to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 203–3,000
- 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 1,525
- 2nd Class
- Rs 203
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,830
Train from Fort Station to Kalawewa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Galle to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 203–3,000
- 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 1,525
- 2nd Class
- Rs 203
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,830
Train from Maradana to Awukana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Galewela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galle to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–36,000
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 Kalawewa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Galle to Kalawewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Kalawewa is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Galle to Kalawewa.
There are 1079+ hotels available in Kalawewa.