There are 7 ways to get from Pilimathalawa to Galle by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly from Kandy
best- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
1h 31mRs 19,299–100,218Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Maradanatrain Kandy
- Take the train from Maradana to Galletrain Maradana
5h 7mRs 1,464–5,957Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Kaduwelabus 17
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Stationbus Kaduwela
6h 6mRs 1,946–3,689Drive 206.5 km
- Drive from Pilimathalawa to Gallecar 206.5 km
2h 56mRs 9,223–13,322Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pilimathalawa to Galletaxi 206.5 km
2h 56mRs 18,000–22,000Taxi to Hatton, fly
- Take the taxi from Pilimathalawa to Hatton (NUF)taxi
- Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane NUF - KCT
2h 12mRs 20,897–98,287Train, bus
- Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Alawwatrain Kandy
- Take the bus from Alawwa to Gallebus
6h 12mRs 2,106–4,172
Pilimathalawa to Galle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pilimathalawa to Galle is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3700 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Pilimathalawa to Galle is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pilimathalawa to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Pilimathalawa to Galle. However, there are services departing from Pilimatalawa and arriving at Galle via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Pilimathalawa and Galle is 197 km. The road distance is 206.5 km.
The best way to get from Pilimathalawa to Galle without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Pilimathalawa to Galle, including transfers.
Pilimathalawa to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Pilimathalawa to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pilimatalawa station.
The best way to get from Pilimathalawa to Galle is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 7m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3700 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pilimatalawa to Galle via Maradana in around 5h 7m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
Flights from Hatton to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Pilimatalawa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
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
Train from Pilimatalawa to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
Bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,900–22,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Pilimathalawa to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Pilimathalawa to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pilimathalawa to Galle is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Pilimathalawa to Galle.
There are 3732+ hotels available in Galle.