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There are 8 ways to get from Galle to Vavuniya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus Galle
    2. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Vavuniyabus bus
    6h 20m

  2. Train via Colombo

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galle to Dehiwalatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Dehiwala to Vavuniyatrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    9h 9m
    Rs 1,482–6,152

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Galle to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    8h 21m
    Rs 1,500–6,166

  4. Drive 358.6 km

    1. Drive from Galle to Vavuniyacar car 358.6 km
    5h 23m
    Rs 16,011–23,126

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Vavuniyataxi taxi 358.6 km
    5h 23m
    Rs 31,000–38,000

  6. Fly from Koggala, bus

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KCT - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    24h 49m

  7. Bus via Kurunegala

    1. Take the bus from Galle to Kurunegalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    9h 30m
    Rs 1,487–1,851

  8. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    5h 22m

Galle to Vavuniya by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Galle Bus Station to Vavuniya via Kadawatha in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galle to Vavuniya via Colombo Fort in around 8h 21m.

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