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How to get fromGalle to Polhenaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Galle to Polhena by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galle to Matarabus bus
    55 min
    Rs 1,406–1,817
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galle to Walgamatrain train Maradana
    1h 4m
    Rs 1,200–2,900
  3. Drive 43.6 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Polhenacar car 43.6 km
    45 min
    Rs 1,966–2,840
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Polhenataxi taxi 43.6 km
    45 min
    Rs 6,500–8,000

Galle to Polhena by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,200Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Polhena, Southern, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galle to Matara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galle to Walgama 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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