There are 4 ways to get from Ratmalana to Galle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ratmalana to Galletrain Maradana
2h 6mRs 1,200–3,000Line 17 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Kaduwelabus 17
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Stationbus Kaduwela
3h 2mRs 529–590Drive 109.3 km
- Drive from Ratmalana to Gallecar 109.3 km
1h 30mRs 4,894–7,070Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratmalana to Galletaxi 109.3 km
1h 30mRs 30,000–36,000
Ratmalana to Galle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratmalana to Galle is to line 17 bus and bus which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 600 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ratmalana to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratmalana to Galle station. However, there are services departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Moratuwa and Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Galle. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Ratmalana and Galle is 100 km. The road distance is 109.3 km.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Galle without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Ratmalana to Galle takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Ratmalana to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Moratuwa station.
Ratmalana to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ratmalana station.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Galle is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus and bus, which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 600 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Ratmalana, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ratmalana to Galle twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ratmalana to Galle Bus Station via Moratuwa and Kaduwela in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ratmalana to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- 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 Moratuwa to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 120–140
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 120–140
- Semi Lux
- Rs 120–170
- Super Lux
- Rs 230–290
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
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
Ratmalana to Galle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Ratmalana to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratmalana to Galle is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Ratmalana to Galle.
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