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

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There are 7 ways to get from Galle to Medirigiriya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Galle to Galoyabus bus
    6h 34m
    Rs 2,212–3,082

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Hingurakgodatrain train Colombo
    8h 7m
    Rs 2,353–7,268

  3. Drive 312 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Medirigiriyacar car 312 km
    4h 33m
    Rs 13,933–20,125

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Medirigiriyataxi taxi 312 km
    4h 33m
    Rs 27,000–33,000

  5. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KCT - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Medirigiriyataxi taxi
    22h 40m
    Rs 20,675–105,261

  6. Bus via Kaduwela

    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galoyabus bus
    6h 36m
    Rs 2,533–3,171

  7. Train via Colombo

    1. Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Hingurakgodatrain train Colombo
    9h 55m
    Rs 2,353–7,268

Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration21h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,713Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 326.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galle to Galoya once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,000–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Medirigiriya via Fort Station and Hingurakgoda in around 8h 7m.

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