There are 7 ways to get from Galle to Kinniya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Palampoddarubus
7h 39mRs 3,283–4,071Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to China Baytrain Colombo- Trincomalee
11h 41mRs 2,353–7,268Drive 355.7 km
- Drive from Galle to Kinniyacar 355.7 km
5h 14mRs 15,902–22,970Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Kinniyataxi 355.7 km
5h 14mRs 39,000–47,000Fly from Koggala, bus
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane KCT - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Palampoddarubus
24h 51mRs 21,425–106,361Bus via Thambalagamuwa
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Thambalagamuwabus Colombo-Trincomalee
8h 53mRs 4,133–5,271Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Palampoddarubus
5h 24mRs 58,150–172,400
Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Kinniya is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Kinniya is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Kinniya. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Palampoddaru via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Kinniya. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at China Bay via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Galle and Kinniya is 369 km. The road distance is 355.7 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Kinniya without a car is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Galle to Kinniya, including transfers.
Galle to Kinniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Galle to Kinniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Kinniya is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 11h 41m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Kinniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Kinniya via Kadawatha and Palampoddaru in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Kinniya via Fort Station and China Bay in around 11h 41m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Sigiriya Airport via Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- 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 China Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- 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
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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kadawatha to Thambalagamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–49,000
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
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 Kinniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Galle to Kinniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Kinniya is 356 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Galle to Kinniya.
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