There are 7 ways to get from Galle to Minneriya 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 Habaranabus
6h 12mRs 2,683–3,371Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
7h 58mRs 1,943–6,718Drive 300.6 km
- Drive from Galle to Minneriyacar 300.6 km
4h 16mRs 13,454–19,433Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Minneriyataxi 300.6 km
4h 16mRs 33,000–40,000Fly
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane KCT - GIU
22h 23mRs 19,975–99,561Bus via Habarana
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Habaranabus Colombo-Trincomalee
7h 20mRs 4,233–4,971Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
9h 46mRs 1,943–6,718
Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Minneriya is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Minneriya is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Habarana via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Hingurakgoda via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Galle and Minneriya is 305 km. The road distance is 300.6 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Minneriya without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Galle to Minneriya, including transfers.
Galle to Minneriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Galle to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Minneriya is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 58m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 100000 and takes 22h 23m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Minneriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Minneriya via Kadawatha and Habarana in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Minneriya via Fort Station and Hingurakgoda in around 7h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- 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 Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
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 Maradana to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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 Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kadawatha to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–40,000
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 Minneriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Galle to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Minneriya is 301 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Galle to Minneriya.
There are 902+ hotels available in Minneriya.