By Train:
Direct trains run from Colombo Fort Station to Galle, with journeys typically lasting between 2 and 2.5 hours. Ticket prices generally range from LKR 200 to LKR 3,700 (approximately $5 to $13 USD), depending on the class.
Getting There and Away
Galle is served by a central bus station and a railway station, both conveniently located adjacent to each other and near the historic Galle Fort. The closest international airport is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo, approximately 150 km away.
By Bus:
Buses from Colombo, departing from hubs like Kotuwa bus station or Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre, arrive at Galle Central Bus Station. An express bus using the Southern Expressway can complete the journey in about 1.5 to 2 hours, while private air-conditioned minibuses may take around 3 hours. Fares typically range from LKR 270 to LKR 715 (approximately $7 to $12 USD).
By Car/Taxi:
Traveling from Colombo to Galle by private car or taxi via the Southern Expressway usually takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. Taxi fares can range from LKR 18,000 to LKR 23,000 (approximately $55 to $73 USD), with private minivan options available at higher costs.
