There are 4 ways to get from Gothatuwa to Galle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Galletrain Maradana
2h 9mRs 2,224–5,392Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Stationbus Kaduwela
2h 31mRs 1,177–1,478Drive 116.7 km
- Drive from Gothatuwa to Gallecar 116.7 km
1h 35mRs 5,241–7,570Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gothatuwa to Galletaxi 116.7 km
1h 35mRs 32,000–38,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gothatuwa to Galle is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Gothatuwa to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gothatuwa to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Kotikawatta and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Gothatuwa station to Galle. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Gothatuwa and Galle is 122 km. The road distance is 116.7 km.
The best way to get from Gothatuwa to Galle without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Gothatuwa to Galle, including transfers.
Gothatuwa to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kaduwela station.
Gothatuwa to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Gothatuwa to Galle is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Gothatuwa, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Galle 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost Rs 400–450 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,501
- 2nd Class
- Rs 200
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,802
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–38,000
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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gothatuwa to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Galle Bus Station.
Gothatuwa to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gothatuwa to Galle is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Gothatuwa to Galle.
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