There are 6 ways to get from Galle to Kelaniya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Kaduwela
best- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus Galle
1h 48mRs 2,606–3,141Train
- Take the train from Galle to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
2h 19mRs 4,090–7,659Drive 118.5 km
- Drive from Galle to Kelaniyacar 118.5 km
1h 31mRs 5,296–7,650Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Kelaniyataxi 118.5 km
1h 31mRs 32,000–39,000Fly
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 18mRs 23,975–101,561Bus
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
1h 51mRs 2,733–3,271
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Kelaniya is to bus via Kaduwela which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Kelaniya is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Kaduwela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Bambalapitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Galle and Kelaniya is 124 km. The road distance is 118.5 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Kelaniya without a car is to bus via Kaduwela which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Galle to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Galle to Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Galle to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Kelaniya is to bus via Kaduwela which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 2h 19m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 110000 and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwela hourly. Tickets cost Rs 400–450 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galle to Bambalapitiya 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 191–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 3m.
- 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 Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 191–3,000
- 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 1,430
- 2nd Class
- Rs 191
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,717
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
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 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
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 Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Galle to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Kelaniya is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Galle to Kelaniya.
There are 1680+ hotels available in Kelaniya.