Distance
131 km (81.9 miles)
Price range
US$ 4-US$ 136
Ride Duration Range
2h-2h 30m
Earliest Departure
18:30
Latest Departure
23:30
Most Popular Operator

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

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Taking a bus from Galle to Colombo

Fastest bus: 2h

Cheapest bus: US$ 10

The fastest: 2h

The cheapest: US$ 10

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The fastest: 2h

The cheapest: US$ 4

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

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Reclining Seats

The fastest: 2h

The cheapest: US$ 18

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 2h

The cheapest: US$ 53

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

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About the ride from Galle to Colombo

Galle to Colombo Route Information

The distance between Galle and Colombo is 82 miles, or approximately 131 kilometers.

There are 4 ways to get from Galle to Colombo, including car,train,minivan,bus.

The earliest departure leaves at 18:30 and has a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by car, which takes approximately 2 hours.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Galle to Colombo by car

  • Starting Price: US$ 53
  • 561 departures a day, or 3927 departures a week

There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: Sedan, Comfort, Economy and Standard.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

Galle to Colombo by train

  • Starting Price: US$ 4
  • 24 departures a day, or 168 departures a week

There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class, Second Class and First Class Reserved Seats.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Galle to Colombo by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$ 18
  • 360 departures a day, or 2520 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Galle to Colombo by bus

  • Starting Price: US$ 10
  • 9 departures a day, or 63 departures a week

The only travel class available is Luxury.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Companies Operating from Galle to Colombo

Average time

2h

Average price

US$ 13

(1302)

Average time

2h 10m

Average price

US$ 77 - US$ 136

(344)

Average time

2h - 2h 30m

Average price

US$ 18

(135)

Average time

2h 30m

Average price

US$ 55 - US$ 88

(6)

Popular stations and stops in Galle and Colombo

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