There are 4 ways to get from Mirissa to Galle Fort by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Galletrain Beliatta
1h 26mRs 1,200–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Weligama to Gallebus
1h 50mRs 1,919–3,918Drive 33.7 km
- Drive from Mirissa to Galle Fortcar 33.7 km
34 minRs 1,530–2,209Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mirissa to Galle Forttaxi 33.7 km
34 minRs 5,000–6,500
Mirissa to Galle Fort by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mirissa to Galle Fort is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Mirissa to Galle Fort is to drive which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Mirissa to Galle Fort. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Polwathumodara and arriving at Galle. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Mirissa and Galle Fort is 33 km. The road distance is 33.7 km.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Galle Fort without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Polwathumodara to Galle takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Mirissa to Galle Fort bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Weligama station.
Mirissa to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polwathumodara station.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Galle Fort is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Mirissa, Sri Lanka and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polwathumodara to Galle twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Weligama to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 750–1,100 and the journey takes 32 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polwathumodara to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
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More Questions & Answers
Mirissa to Galle Fort bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.
Mirissa to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mirissa to Galle Fort is 34 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Mirissa to Galle Fort.
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