There are 7 ways to get from Galle to Pannala by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 32mRs 24,475–103,061Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galle to Pasyalabus
3h 45mRs 2,298–2,989Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
- Take the taxi from Kadawatha to Pannalataxi
2h 35mRs 11,433–15,471Train
- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Mirigamatrain Colombo
4h 58mRs 2,403–7,168Drive 163.6 km
- Drive from Galle to Pannalacar 163.6 km
2h 26mRs 7,346–10,611Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Pannalataxi 163.6 km
2h 26mRs 18,000–22,000Bus via Kesbewa
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Centerbus Galle
- Take the bus from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre to Bandaranaike Internation Airportbus
5h 56mRs 9,406–11,939
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Pannala is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Pannala is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle to Pannala. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Pasyala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Pannala. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Mirigama via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Galle and Pannala is 187 km. The road distance is 163.6 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Pannala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Galle to Pannala, including transfers.
Galle to Pannala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galle station.
Galle to Pannala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Pannala is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 4h 58m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Pannala, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Pannala via Maradana and Mirigama in around 4h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- 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 Maradana to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- 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 Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galle to Pasyala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- BIA Shuttle Service
Bus from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre to Bandaranaike Internation Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530
- Schedules at
- BIA Shuttle Service
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–22,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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 Pannala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Pasyala station.
Galle to Pannala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Pannala is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Galle to Pannala.
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