There are 5 ways to get from Kelaniya to Galle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kaduwela
best- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Stationbus Kaduwela
1h 48mRs 2,637–3,094Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Galletrain Maradana
2h 12mRs 3,342–6,713Drive 118.6 km
- Drive from Kelaniya to Gallecar 118.6 km
1h 31mRs 5,314–7,676Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kelaniya to Galletaxi 118.6 km
1h 31mRs 32,000–39,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Stationbus Kadawatha
1h 51mRs 2,843–3,332
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kelaniya to Galle is to bus via Kaduwela which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3100 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kelaniya to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelaniya to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Kaduwela and arriving at Galle Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kelaniya station to Galle. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Kelaniya and Galle is 124 km. The road distance is 118.6 km.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Galle without a car is to bus via Kaduwela which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Kelaniya to Galle, including transfers.
Kelaniya to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kaduwela station.
Kelaniya to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Galle is to bus via Kaduwela which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7000 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost Rs 400–450 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
Bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
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
Kelaniya to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Galle Bus Station.
Kelaniya to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelaniya to Galle is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Kelaniya to Galle.
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