What is the cheapest way to get from Kolonnawa to Galle?

The cheapest way to get from Kolonnawa to Galle is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kolonnawa to Galle?

The fastest way to get from Kolonnawa to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.

Is there a direct bus between Kolonnawa and Galle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo and arriving at Galle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Kolonnawa and Galle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maradana and arriving at Galle. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Kolonnawa to Galle?

The distance between Kolonnawa and Galle is 116 km. The road distance is 118.3 km.

How do I travel from Kolonnawa to Galle without a car?

The best way to get from Kolonnawa to Galle without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000.

How long does it take to get from Kolonnawa to Galle?

The train from Maradana to Galle takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Kolonnawa to Galle bus from?

Kolonnawa to Galle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.

Where do I catch the Kolonnawa to Galle train from?

Kolonnawa to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.

Train or bus from Kolonnawa to Galle?

The best way to get from Kolonnawa to Galle is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Kolonnawa to Galle bus arrive?

Kolonnawa to Galle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.

Where does the Kolonnawa to Galle train arrive?

Kolonnawa to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.

Can I drive from Kolonnawa to Galle?

Yes, the driving distance between Kolonnawa to Galle is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Kolonnawa to Galle.

Where can I stay near Galle?

There are 3732+ hotels available in Galle.

Kolonnawa to Galle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

How to get fromKolonnawa to Galle

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Kolonnawa to Galle by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Maradana to Galletrain Maradana
2h 9m
Rs 203–3,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus
2h 21m
Rs 850–1,200
Drive 118.3 km
1. Drive from Kolonnawa to Gallecar 118.3 km
1h 39m
Rs 5,286–7,636
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kolonnawa to Galletaxi 118.3 km
1h 39m
Rs 32,000–39,000
Bus via Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
1. Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus Makumbra
3h 3m

Kolonnawa to Galle by train

25Weekly Trains

2h 9mAverage Duration

Rs 203Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kolonnawa to Galle.

Launch map view

Distance: 116.5 km
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Galle 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 203–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 21m.

Train operators