There are 6 ways to get from Galle to Pinnawala by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Pinnawalataxi
2h 9mRs 35,975–116,061Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
5h 20mRs 1,753–6,388Bus
- Take the bus from Galle to Polgahawelabus
4h 10mRs 1,823–2,321Drive 190.2 km
- Drive from Galle to Pinnawalacar 190.2 km
2h 38mRs 8,512–12,295Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Pinnawalataxi 190.2 km
2h 38mRs 20,000–25,000Bus via Kaduwela
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Polgahawelabus
4h 12mRs 2,133–2,671
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Pinnawala is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Pinnawala is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 36000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Rambukkana via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Galle and Pinnawala is 229 km. The road distance is 190.2 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Pinnawala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Galle to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Galle to Pinnawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galle station.
Galle to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Pinnawala is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galle to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Pinnawala via Maradana and Rambukkana in around 5h 20m.
- 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 Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galle to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Galle to Pinnawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Galle to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Pinnawala is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Galle to Pinnawala.
There are 181+ hotels available in Pinnawala.