There are 5 ways to get from Galle to Port City Colombo by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
1h 21mRs 25,475–104,061Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galle to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2h 38mRs 200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Pettahbus
3h 5mDrive 120.3 km
- Drive from Galle to Port City Colombocar 120.3 km
1h 41mRs 5,383–7,776Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Port City Colombotaxi 120.3 km
1h 41mRs 33,000–40,000
Galle to Port City Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Port City Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Port City Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle station to Port City Colombo. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Pettah via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Galle and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Galle and Port City Colombo is 190 km. The road distance is 120.3 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Port City Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Galle to Port City Colombo, including transfers.
Galle to Port City Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Galle to Port City Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Port City Colombo is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 38m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Port City Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galle to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- 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 Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,501
- 2nd Class
- Rs 200
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,802
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–40,000
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 Port City Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Galle to Port City Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Port City Colombo is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Galle to Port City Colombo.
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