Distance
108 km (67.5 miles)
Price range
US$7-US$141
Ride Duration Range
1h 20m-2h 40m
Earliest Departure
20:30
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: 1h 20m

Cheapest bus: US$7

The fastest: 1h 20m

The cheapest: US$7

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 2h

The cheapest: US$16

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

Reclining Seats

The fastest: 2h 10m

The cheapest: US$57

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 2h 10m

The cheapest: US$52

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

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About the ride from Galle to Colombo

Galle to Colombo Route Information

The distance between Galle and Colombo is 68 miles, or approximately 108 kilometers.

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

The earliest departure leaves at 20:30 and has a duration of 2 hours 10 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

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

Galle to Colombo by train

  • Starting Price: US$16
  • 6 departures a day, or 42 departures a week

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

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 bus

  • Starting Price: US$7
  • 37 departures a day, or 259 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and 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.

Galle to Colombo by car

  • Starting Price: US$52
  • 406 departures a day, or 2842 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: 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 minivan

  • Starting Price: US$57
  • 214 departures a day, or 1498 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.

Companies Operating from Galle to Colombo

Average time

2h

Average price

US$16

(825)

Average time

2h 10m

Average price

US$72 - US$127

(77)

Average time

2h 10m - 2h 30m

Average price

US$52 - US$55

(29)

Average time

2h 20m

Average price

US$88

(2)

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