What is the cheapest way to get from Shangri-La Colombo to Galle?

The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La Colombo to Galle is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shangri-La Colombo to Galle?

The fastest way to get from Shangri-La Colombo to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.

Is there a direct bus between Shangri-La Colombo and Galle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo and arriving at Galle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Shangri-La Colombo and Galle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Galle. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Shangri-La Colombo to Galle?

The distance between Shangri-La Colombo and Galle is 116 km. The road distance is 119.1 km.

How do I travel from Shangri-La Colombo to Galle without a car?

The best way to get from Shangri-La Colombo to Galle without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000.

How long does it take to get from Shangri-La Colombo to Galle?

The train from Fort Station to Galle takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Shangri-La Colombo to Galle bus from?

Shangri-La Colombo to Galle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.

Where do I catch the Shangri-La Colombo to Galle train from?

Shangri-La Colombo to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Shangri-La Colombo to Galle?

The best way to get from Shangri-La Colombo to Galle is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 47m.

Where does the Shangri-La Colombo to Galle bus arrive?

Shangri-La Colombo to Galle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.

Where does the Shangri-La Colombo to Galle train arrive?

Shangri-La Colombo to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.

Can I drive from Shangri-La Colombo to Galle?

Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La Colombo to Galle is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Shangri-La Colombo to Galle.

Where can I stay near Galle?

There are 3732+ hotels available in Galle.

Shangri-La Colombo to Galle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Shangri-La Colombo to Galle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Galletrain Maradana
2h 19m
Rs 200–3,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus
2h 47m
Rs 850–1,200
Drive 119.1 km
1. Drive from Shangri-La Colombo to Gallecar 119.1 km
1h 40m
Rs 5,325–7,691
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shangri-La Colombo to Galletaxi 119.1 km
1h 40m
Rs 32,000–39,000
Bus via Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
1. Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Makumbra Multimodal Transport Center to Galle Bus Stationbus Makumbra
3h 28m

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Distance: 116.4 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Shangri-La Colombo, Sri Lanka and Galle, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Galle 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Galle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 21m.

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