There are 6 ways to get from Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kollupitiya to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Stationbus Kadawatha
3h 8mTrain via Dehiwala
cheapest- Take the train from Dehiwala to Galletrain Maradana
3h 46mRs 1,351–5,820Train
- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Galletrain Maradana
3h 18mRs 2,373–5,823Drive 120.7 km
- Drive from Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fortcar 120.7 km
1h 34mRs 5,444–7,864Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Forttaxi 120.7 km
1h 34mRs 33,000–40,000Bus via Panadura
- Take the bus from Kollupitiya to Panadurabus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Gallebus
3h 58m
Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort station. However, there are services departing from Kollupitiya and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort. However, there are services departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Galle via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Marino Beach Colombo and Galle Fort is 150 km. The road distance is 120.7 km.
The best way to get from Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort, including transfers.
Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kollupitiya station.
Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Marino Beach Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort via Kollupitiya, Kadawatha, and Galle Bus Station in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Galle twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mount Lavinia to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Dehiwala to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 182–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Kollupitiya to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kollupitiya to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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 Panadura to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–40,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Marino Beach Colombo to Galle Fort.
There are 3716+ hotels available in Galle Fort.