There are 7 ways to get from Galle to Ritigala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle to Habaranabus
6h 18mRs 2,200–3,082Train via Kekirawa
- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kekirawatrain Colombo / ...
7h 19mRs 2,803–7,668Drive 294.3 km
- Drive from Galle to Ritigalacar 294.3 km
4h 25mRs 13,205–19,074Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle to Ritigalataxi 294.3 km
4h 25mRs 32,000–39,000Fly
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane KCT - GIU
22h 32mRs 19,775–104,261Bus via Kaduwela
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Habaranabus
6h 20mRs 2,483–3,171Train
- Take the train from Galle to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Horiwilatrain Colombo
8h 52mRs 2,203–6,968
Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle to Ritigala is to bus via Kaduwela which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Galle to Ritigala is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galle to Ritigala. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle to Ritigala. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Kekirawa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Galle and Ritigala is 310 km. The road distance is 294.3 km.
The best way to get from Galle to Ritigala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Galle to Ritigala, including transfers.
Galle to Ritigala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galle station.
Galle to Ritigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle to Ritigala is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can train via Kekirawa, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 8000 and takes 7h 19m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 110000 and takes 22h 32m.
What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Ritigala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galle to Habarana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,000–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Ritigala via Fort Station and Kekirawa in around 7h 19m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Galle to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 203–3,000
- 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 1,525
- 2nd Class
- Rs 203
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,830
Train from Fort Station to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Galle to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 203–3,000
- 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 1,525
- 2nd Class
- Rs 203
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,830
Train from Maradana to Horiwila
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galle to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
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 Ritigala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Habarana station.
Galle to Ritigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle to Ritigala is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Galle to Ritigala.
There are 1048+ hotels available in Ritigala.