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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Padaviyataxi taxi
    7h 21m

  2. Train, taxi via Omanthai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galle to Dehiwalatrain train
    2. Take the train from Dehiwala to Omanthaitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Padaviyataxi taxi
    10h 46m
    Rs 3,882–9,152

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Galle to Fort Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Padaviyataxi taxi
    9h 22m
    Rs 4,300–9,666

  4. Drive 391.8 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Padaviyacar car 391.8 km
    6h
    Rs 17,589–25,406

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Padaviyataxi taxi 391.8 km
    6h
    Rs 43,000–55,000

  6. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KCT - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Padaviyataxi taxi
    24h 24m
    Rs 24,975–111,061

  7. Bus, taxi via Kurunegala

    1. Take the bus from Galle to Kurunegalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Padaviyataxi taxi
    10h 32m
    Rs 4,387–5,351

Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration21h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,859Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 418.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Galle to Padaviya. However, you can take the bus to Kadawatha, take the bus to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Padaviya. Alternatively, you can take the train to Fort Station, take the train to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Padaviya.

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