There are 5 ways to get from Galle to Mawathagama by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle to Kurunegalabus
4h 21mRs 1,687–2,191Train
- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
5h 9mRs 2,053–6,768Drive 208.4 km
- Drive from Galle to Mawathagamacar 208.4 km
2h 47mRs 9,304–13,438Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Mawathagamataxi 208.4 km
2h 47mRs 18,000–22,000Bus via Kaduwela
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Kurunegalabus
4h 23mRs 1,983–2,521
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Mawathagama is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Mawathagama is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle to Mawathagama. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Mawathagama. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Kurunegala via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Galle and Mawathagama is 223 km. The road distance is 208.4 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Mawathagama without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Galle to Mawathagama, including transfers.
Galle to Mawathagama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galle station.
Galle to Mawathagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Mawathagama is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Mawathagama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galle to Kurunegala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Mawathagama via Fort Station and Kurunegala in around 5h 9m.
- 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 Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galle to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
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 Mawathagama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Galle to Mawathagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Mawathagama is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Galle to Mawathagama.
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