There are 4 ways to get from Galle Station to Tangalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle to Tangallebus
1h 29mRs 800–1,100Train
- Take the train from Galle to Beliattatrain Maradana
1h 50mRs 5,029–7,405Drive 74 km
- Drive from Galle Station to Tangallecar 74 km
59 minRs 3,340–4,824Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle Station to Tangalletaxi 74 km
59 minRs 22,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle Station to Tangalle is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Galle Station to Tangalle is to drive which takes 59 min and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galle and arriving at Tangalle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Galle Station to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Galle and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Galle Station and Tangalle is 81 km. The road distance is 74 km.
The best way to get from Galle Station to Tangalle without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100.
The bus from Galle to Tangalle takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs once daily.
Galle Station to Tangalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galle station.
Galle Station to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galle station.
The best way to get from Galle Station to Tangalle is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Galle Station, Sri Lanka and Tangalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Galle to Tangalle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galle to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galle to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galle to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–26,000
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 Station to Tangalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Galle Station to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle Station to Tangalle is 74 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Galle Station to Tangalle.
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