What is the cheapest way to get from Slave Island to Galle?

The cheapest way to get from Slave Island to Galle is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Slave Island to Galle?

The fastest way to get from Slave Island to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.

Is there a direct bus between Slave Island 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 Slave Island 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 Slave Island to Galle?

The distance between Slave Island and Galle is 115 km. The road distance is 118.8 km.

How do I travel from Slave Island to Galle without a car?

The best way to get from Slave Island to Galle without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000.

How long does it take to get from Slave Island 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 Slave Island to Galle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Slave Island to Galle train from?

Slave Island to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Slave Island to Galle?

The best way to get from Slave Island to Galle is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Slave Island to Galle bus arrive?

Slave Island to Galle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galle station.

Where does the Slave Island to Galle train arrive?

Slave Island to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.

Can I drive from Slave Island to Galle?

Yes, the driving distance between Slave Island to Galle is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Slave Island to Galle.

Where can I stay near Galle?

There are 3713+ hotels available in Galle.

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There are 5 ways to get from Slave Island to Galle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Galletrain Maradana
1h 59m
Rs 200–3,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus
2h 21m
Rs 850–1,200
Drive 118.8 km
1. Drive from Slave Island to Gallecar 118.8 km
1h 39m
Rs 5,332–7,702
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Slave Island to Galletaxi 118.8 km
1h 39m
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 3m

Slave Island to Galle by train

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Distance: 114.7 km
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Slave Island, 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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