There are 4 ways to get from Malabe to Galle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Stationbus Kaduwela
2h 18mRs 452–507Line 17 bus, train
- Take the bus from Malabe to Moratuwabus 17
- Take the train from Moratuwa to Galletrain Maradana
3h 6mRs 1,310–3,119Drive 109.5 km
- Drive from Malabe to Gallecar 109.5 km
1h 25mRs 4,912–7,094Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malabe to Galletaxi 109.5 km
1h 25mRs 30,000–36,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Malabe to Galle is to bus which costs Rs. 450 - Rs. 550 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Malabe to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Malabe to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Malabe and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Malabe and Galle is 122 km. The road distance is 109.5 km.
The best way to get from Malabe to Galle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 450 - Rs. 550.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Malabe to Galle, including transfers.
Malabe to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kaduwela station.
Malabe to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Galle Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malabe to Galle is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Malabe to Galle.
There are 3711+ hotels available in Galle.
What companies run services between Malabe, 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Moratuwa to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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 Malabe to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 110–120
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 110–120
- Semi Lux
- Rs 95–140
- Super Lux
- Rs 180–230
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
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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