There are 4 ways to get from Pannipitiya to Galle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus Makumbra
1h 52mRs 2,650–2,850Train
- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Galletrain Maradana
1h 57mRs 4,251–6,606Drive 104.8 km
- Drive from Pannipitiya to Gallecar 104.8 km
1h 22mRs 4,678–6,758Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pannipitiya to Galletaxi 104.8 km
1h 22mRs 28,000–35,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pannipitiya to Galle is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Pannipitiya to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pannipitiya to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Pannipitiya Junction and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Pannipitiya to Galle. However, there are services departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Pannipitiya and Galle is 110 km. The road distance is 104.8 km.
The best way to get from Pannipitiya to Galle without a car is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Pannipitiya to Galle, including transfers.
Pannipitiya to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center station.
Pannipitiya to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Pannipitiya to Galle is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 370–410 and the journey takes 1h 30m. 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Mount Lavinia to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–35,000
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
Pannipitiya to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Galle Bus Station.
Pannipitiya to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pannipitiya to Galle is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Pannipitiya to Galle.
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