Rome2Rio

How to get fromMannar to Galleby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Galle

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Mannar to Galle by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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

  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kadawathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 17m

  2. Taxi, bus via Kurunegala

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Gallebus bus
    11h 37m
    Rs 5,476–6,668

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Vavuniya to Mount Laviniatrain train
    3. Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Galletrain train
    9h 4m
    Rs 6,509–10,938

  4. Drive 388.8 km

    1. Drive from Mannar to Gallecar car 388.8 km
    6h 33m
    Rs 17,446–25,200

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Galletaxi taxi 388.8 km
    6h 33m
    Rs 42,000–55,000

  6. Drive to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Koggala

    1. Drive from Mannar to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar car
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane CMB - KCT
    6h 4m
    Rs 32,673–144,361

  7. Taxi, train via Mankulam

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Mankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mankulam to Dehiwalatrain train
    3. Take the train from Dehiwala to Galletrain train
    12h 13m
    Rs 5,844–11,457

  8. Taxi, bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Koggala

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane GIU - KCT
    5h 51m

  9. Taxi, bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Mannar to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    4. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Galletaxi taxi
    6h 47m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRs 15,111Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mannar to Galle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 444 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Mannar to Galle. However, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya, take the bus to Kadawatha, then take the bus to Galle Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya, take the train to Mount Lavinia, then take the train to Galle.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.