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

The cheapest way to get from Galle to Mawanella is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galle to Mawanella is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.

Is there a direct bus between Galle and Mawanella?

No, there is no direct bus from Galle to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Galle and Mawanella?

No, there is no direct train from Galle to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Ihalakotte via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Galle to Mawanella?

The distance between Galle and Mawanella is 199 km. The road distance is 193.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Galle to Mawanella without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Galle to Mawanella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galle to Mawanella bus from?

Galle to Mawanella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galle station.

Where do I catch the Galle to Mawanella train from?

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

Train or bus from Galle to Mawanella?

The best way to get from Galle to Mawanella is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Galle to Mawanella bus arrive?

Galle to Mawanella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.

Where does the Galle to Mawanella train arrive?

Galle to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Galle to Mawanella?

Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Mawanella is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Galle to Mawanella.

Where can I stay near Mawanella?

There are 1272+ hotels available in Mawanella.

Galle to Mawanella - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Galle to Mawanella by bus, taxi, train, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus
2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Warakapolabus
3. Take the taxi from Warakapola to Mawanellataxi
3h 37m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
2. Take the train from Maradana to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
5h 57m
Rs 2,003–6,718
Drive 193.1 km
1. Drive from Galle to Mawanellacar 193.1 km
2h 40m
Rs 8,663–12,513
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Galle to Mawanellataxi 193.1 km
2h 40m
Rs 21,000–26,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Galle to Polgahawelabus
4h 11m
Rs 2,223–2,921
Bus via Kaduwela
1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Polgahawelabus
4h 13m
Rs 2,533–3,271

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Distance: 198.7 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Galle to Mawanella via Maradana and Ihalakotte in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galle to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 46m.

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