There are 8 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Galle by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Stationbus Kadawatha
6h 50mRs 2,914–3,056Train via Colombo
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Dehiwalatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Dehiwala to Galletrain Maradana
9h 4mRs 1,559–6,265Train
- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Galletrain Maradana
8h 36mRs 2,579–6,268Drive 433.7 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Gallecar 433.7 km
6h 44mRs 19,424–28,057Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Galletaxi 433.7 km
6h 44mRs 47,000–60,000Bus, fly to Koggala
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane GIU - KCT
5h 24mBus via Galewela
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Galewelabus
- Take the bus from Galewela to Gallebus
8h 34mBus, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Galletaxi
6h 20m
Kilinochchi to Galle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Galle is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Galle is to drive which takes 6h 44m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 29000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Galle. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Galle via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Galle is 442 km. The road distance is 433.7 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Galle without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Kilinochchi to Galle, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Galle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Galle is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Galle Bus Station via Kadawatha in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilinochchi to Galle via Mount Lavinia in around 8h 36m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kilinochchi to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Mount Lavinia to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
Train from Kilinochchi to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Dehiwala to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 182–3,000
- 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 1,367
- 2nd Class
- Rs 182
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,640
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,450–2,600
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,450–2,600
Bus from Kilinochchi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Kilinochchi to Galewela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Kilinochchi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galewela to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,500
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–60,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kilinochchi to Galle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Kilinochchi to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Galle is 434 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Kilinochchi to Galle.
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