There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Galle Fort by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kalutara South to Galletrain Maradana
1h 23mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Gallebus
1h 41mRs 800–1,100Drive 82.2 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Galle Fortcar 82.2 km
1h 6mRs 3,616–5,223Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Galle Forttaxi 82.2 km
1h 6mRs 7,000–9,000
Kalutara to Galle Fort by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Galle Fort is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Galle Fort is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalutara and arriving at Galle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Galle. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Kalutara and Galle Fort is 74 km. The road distance is 82.2 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Galle Fort without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Kalutara South to Galle takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Kalutara to Galle Fort bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Galle Fort is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kalutara South to Galle 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–9,000
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kalutara to Galle Fort bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.
Kalutara to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Galle Fort is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Kalutara to Galle Fort.
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