There are 4 ways to get from Galle to Rakwana by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
6h 19mRs 2,565–3,294Drive 126 km
- Drive from Galle to Rakwanacar 126 km
2h 17mRs 5,638–8,144Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Rakwanataxi 126 km
2h 17mRs 13,000–17,000Bus via Kesbewa
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Centerbus
- Take the bus from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre to Colombo Citybus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus
7h 5m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Rakwana is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Rakwana is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle to Rakwana. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Madampe via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Galle and Rakwana is 248 km. The road distance is 126 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Rakwana without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Galle to Rakwana, including transfers.
Galle to Rakwana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galle station.
Galle to Rakwana bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Rakwana is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Galle to Rakwana.
There are 361+ hotels available in Rakwana.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Rakwana, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Galle to Rakwana via Colombo, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Madampe in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galle to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- BIA Shuttle Service
Bus from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre to Colombo City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- BIA Shuttle Service
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–17,000
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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