There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Galle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kalutara South to Galletrain Maradana
1h 9mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Gallebus
1h 28mRs 800–1,100Drive 77.5 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Gallecar 77.5 km
1h 8mRs 3,478–5,023Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Galletaxi 77.5 km
1h 8mRs 8,500–11,000
Kalutara to Galle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Galle is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.
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 is 72 km. The road distance is 77.5 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Galle without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m 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 bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Galle is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Galle, 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 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kalutara to Galle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.
Kalutara to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Galle is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Kalutara to Galle.
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