There are 7 ways to get from Negombo to Galle Fort by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
1h 43mRs 24,348–140,366Train
cheapest- Take the train from Negombo to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Galletrain Maradana
4h 47mRs 1,401–5,864Bus, train
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Galletrain Maradana
4h 3mBus via Kesbewa
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumburabus
- Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus
4h 20mDrive 158.5 km
- Drive from Negombo to Galle Fortcar 158.5 km
1h 56mRs 7,111–10,272Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Galle Forttaxi 158.5 km
1h 56mRs 26,000–31,000Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus
4h 32m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Galle Fort is to train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Galle Fort is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Galle Fort station. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Galle Fort. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Galle via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Negombo and Galle Fort is 165 km. The road distance is 158.5 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Galle Fort without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Negombo to Galle Fort, including transfers.
Negombo to Galle Fort bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Negombo station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Galle Fort is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kesbewa, which costs and takes 4h 20m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Galle Fort via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Makumbura, Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center, and Galle Bus Station in around 4h 20m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Weerawila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–150,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,501
- 2nd Class
- Rs 200
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,802
Train from Negombo to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maradana to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 203–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,524
- 2nd Class
- Rs 203
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,830
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–31,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Negombo to Galle Fort bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Galle Fort is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Negombo to Galle Fort.
There are 3797+ hotels available in Galle Fort.