There are 4 ways to get from Galle to Polhena by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Galle to Polhena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Polhena is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Polhena is to drive which takes 45 min and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle to Polhena. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Matara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Galle and arriving at Walgama. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Galle and Polhena is 48 km. The road distance is 43.6 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Polhena without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Galle to Polhena, including transfers.
Galle to Polhena bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galle station.
Galle to Polhena train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Polhena is to bus which takes 55 min and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 4m.
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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Galle to Walgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galle to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
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 Polhena bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Matara station.
Galle to Polhena train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Walgama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Polhena is 44 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Galle to Polhena.
There are 3665+ hotels available in Polhena.







