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How to get fromGalle to Kalpitiyaby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Galle to Kalpitiya by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KCT - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    3h 14m
    Rs 52,975–137,061

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain train
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    8h 53m
    Rs 5,003–10,368

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Galle to Bambalapitiyatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bambalapitiya to Puttalambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    6h 31m

  4. Drive 279.8 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Kalpitiyacar car 279.8 km
    4h 6m
    Rs 12,492–18,043

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Kalpitiyataxi taxi 279.8 km
    4h 6m
    Rs 24,000–30,000

  6. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KCT - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    25h 2m
    Rs 26,975–114,061

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Galle to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    6h 35m

  8. Bus, taxi via Kaduwela

    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Armour street to Puttalambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    6h 56m

Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRs 10,656Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Galle to Kalpitiya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 293 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Galle to Kalpitiya. However, you can take the taxi to Koggala (KCT) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Kalpitiya. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bambalapitiya, walk to Bambalapitiya, take the bus to Puttalam, then take the taxi to Kalpitiya.

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