There are 8 ways to get from Galle to Passikudah Bay by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Koggala, taxi
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane KCT - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Passikudah Baytaxi
3h 22mRs 22,075–104,661Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
11h 43mRs 2,053–6,968Train via Punani
- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Punanitrain Colombo
7h 43mRs 2,503–7,568Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus
8h 51mRs 4,103–4,821Drive 354.8 km
- Drive from Galle to Passikudah Baycar 354.8 km
5h 29mRs 16,026–23,148Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Passikudah Baytaxi 354.8 km
5h 29mRs 39,000–47,000Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Passikudah Baytaxi
3h 25mRs 58,800–170,700Bus
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Centerbus Galle
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
10h 4mRs 3,096–3,759
Koggala (KCT) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Passikudah Bay is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3800 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Passikudah Bay is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Kadawatha and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Punani via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Galle and Passikudah Bay is 297 km. The road distance is 354.8 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Passikudah Bay without a car is to train via Punani which takes 7h 43m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Galle to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
Galle to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Galle to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Passikudah Bay is to train via Punani which takes 7h 43m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus via Dambulla, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4900 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Galle to Passikudah Bay via Fort Station and Punani in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Passikudah Bay via Kadawatha, Dambulla, and Oddaimavadi in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Batticaloa Airport via Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–95,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galle to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 203–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Galle to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 203–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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 Kadawatha to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–49,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.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
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
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Galle to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Galle to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Passikudah Bay is 355 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Galle to Passikudah Bay.
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