What is the cheapest way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle?

The cheapest way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle?

The fastest way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.

Is there a direct bus between Taj Samudra, 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 Taj Samudra, 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 Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle?

The distance between Taj Samudra, Colombo and Galle is 117 km. The road distance is 118.2 km.

How do I travel from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle without a car?

The best way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000.

How long does it take to get from Taj Samudra, 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 Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle train from?

Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle?

The best way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle train arrive?

Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.

Can I drive from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle?

Yes, the driving distance between Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle.

Where can I stay near Galle?

There are 3718+ hotels available in Galle.

Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Taj Samudra, 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 29m
Rs 200–3,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus
2h 56m
Rs 850–1,200
Drive 118.2 km
1. Drive from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Gallecar 118.2 km
1h 38m
Rs 5,305–7,663
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Galletaxi 118.2 km
1h 38m
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 37m

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Distance: 117.2 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Taj Samudra, 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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