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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Galleby train, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Galle by train, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Koggala

    best
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KUL - KCT
    9h 38m
    Rs 39,560–122,950

  2. Train, fly to Hatton, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane KUL - NUF
    3. Take the bus from Rozella Junction to Kaduwelabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 29m
    Rs 35,410–118,000

  3. Train, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KUL - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Galletaxi taxi
    11h 34m
    Rs 47,560–133,450

  4. Train, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KUL - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kadawathabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 29m
    Rs 35,740–118,230

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Koggala (KCT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRs 33,510Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,469.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Galle, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Galle. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Koggala (KCT), then take the taxi to Galle. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), then take the taxi to Galle.

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