There are 4 ways to get from Gonapola to Galle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus Makumbra
1h 43mRs 4,126–4,848Train
cheapest- Take the train from Panadura to Galletrain Maradana
1h 46mRs 3,158–5,314Drive 92.4 km
- Drive from Gonapola to Gallecar 92.4 km
1h 16mRs 4,126–5,960Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gonapola to Galletaxi 92.4 km
1h 16mRs 10,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gonapola to Galle is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Gonapola to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gonapola to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center and arriving at Galle Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Gonapola to Galle. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Gonapola and Galle is 119 km. The road distance is 92.4 km.
The best way to get from Gonapola to Galle without a car is to bus which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Gonapola to Galle, including transfers.
Gonapola to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center station.
Gonapola to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Panadura station.
The best way to get from Gonapola to Galle is to bus which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Gonapola, Western, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 370–410 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Panadura to Galle 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Panadura to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Station
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gonapola to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Galle Bus Station.
Gonapola to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gonapola to Galle is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Gonapola to Galle.
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