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How to get fromGalle to Pothuheraby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Galle to Pothuhera by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KCT - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Pothuherataxi taxi
    1h 58m
    Rs 34,975–116,061

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Pothuheratrain train Colombo
    5h 20m
    Rs 1,403–5,968

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galle to Polgahawelabus bus
    5h 11m
    Rs 2,022–4,121

  4. Drive 187.4 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Pothuheracar car 187.4 km
    2h 35m
    Rs 8,456–12,215

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Pothuherataxi taxi 187.4 km
    2h 35m
    Rs 20,000–25,000

  6. Bus via Kaduwela

    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Polgahawelabus bus
    5h 13m
    Rs 2,333–4,471

Galle to Pothuhera by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Pothuhera, 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 Pothuhera via Maradana in around 5h 20m.

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