Galle to Colombo Trip Overview
Distance 108 km (67.5 miles) | |
Price range US$ 5-US$ 141 | |
Ride Duration Range 1h 20m-2h 40m | |
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.
Taking a bus from Galle to Colombo
Fastest bus: 1h 20m
Cheapest bus: US$ 7

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 bus,train,car,minivan.
The earliest departure leaves at 18:30 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 bus
- Starting Price: US$ 7
- 30 departures a day, or 210 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 train
- Starting Price: US$ 5
- 8 departures a day, or 56 departures a week
There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class, First Class Reserved Seats and First 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 car
- Starting Price: US$ 72
- 483 departures a day, or 3381 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$ 90
- 226 departures a day, or 1582 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
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Questions & Answers for Traveling from Galle to Colombo
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Who are the service providers on this route?
CAR: Real Lanka Holidays | Magical Sri Lanka | Leamigo Transfers | Lanka Holidays
MINIVAN: Real Lanka Holidays | Magical Sri Lanka | Lanka Holidays
TRAIN: Sri Lanka Railways | Sri Lanka Railway
BUS: AKMT Holidays | Sri Lanka Bus Service
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