From Colombo to Galle - Book Transport Tickets from LKR 17,108

Colombo to Galle Destination Reviews

Hubert D

It was a pleasant ride with a friendly driver, Mr. Prasanna, to the bus station by the highway. He took care of everything there. Thank you 🙏

Colombo to Galle, Van Taxi + Minibus, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Dec 3, 2025

Anne S

Driver from hotel to bus station was very helpful and friendly

Colombo to Galle, Van Taxi + Minibus, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Nov 30, 2025

Grace C

This was an awesome service!! There are so many moving parts and everything was executed perfectly. My driver, Prasanna, came early and waited for me. He helped me with all of my luggage and even came to pick me up when I could not find the pickup spot. He helped me with my luggage at the bus station and ensured I got on the bus safely and also loaded the bus with my luggage! The bus is super fast and easy to ride and the transfer they set up to take you from the bus to the hotel is fast and awesome. Highly recommend!

Colombo to Galle, Van Taxi + Minibus, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Nov 23, 2025

Miho S

good price and shirt time to reach to destination, thank you.

Colombo to Galle, Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Nov 2, 2025

Victoria C

Perfect perfect ! First class was great with AC and confortable ! Very good !

Colombo to Galle, Train #8056 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Jul 9, 2025

Jennifer R

David was a fantastic tour guide. He could not have been friendlier. He was very knowledgeable about the destinations we visited and was generous in allowing us as much time as we wanted to wander around the sites and to linger over the delicious lunch that concluded our tour. Thank you David! Your tour was a highlight of our trip

Colombo to Galle, Train #8056 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Jun 5, 2025

Nishant S

It was great. 12go local staff here in Srilanka was in constant touch and provided all the necessary details on time. On top of that they helped me with recommendations as well on how to move further. Best decision to choose 12Go Asia

Colombo to Galle, Bus Super Luxury, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Jun 2, 2025

Angela C

Very efficient booking service for the Sri Lanka railway

Colombo to Galle, Train #8058 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Feb 8, 2025

Rohit J

I had a great time. The first class compartment was clean and the AC worked really well. Train was on time and the journey was really comfortable. Just be aware of where you need to get down as announcements are not made in English.

Colombo to Galle, Train #8056 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, May 31, 2024

I only purchased the train tickets through the information on this site so can’t rate the vehicle or operator. But the information was accurate and very helpful.

Colombo to Galle, Train #8060 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, May 12, 2024

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Colombo to Galle Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Real Lanka Holidays	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+2h 20m	$49.64	5.0
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	06:50	10:05	$1.62
Train	SL Railway Commuter	Unreserved 2nd Class	08:35	11:27	$1.62
Bus	Sri Lanka Bus Service	Super Luxury	09:00	10:20	$6.39	5.0
Bus	AKMT Holidays	Standard	11:00	13:30	$10.00
Bus	Sri Lanka Bus Service	Super Luxury	12:00	13:20	$6.39	5.0
Bus	AKMT Holidays	Standard	13:00	15:30	$10.00
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	14:30	17:05	$3.74	5.0
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	1st Class Seat	14:55	16:39	$12.81
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	15:40	18:10	$3.74	5.0
Bus	Sri Lanka Bus Service	Super Luxury	17:00	18:20	$6.39	5.0

Transportation from Colombo to Galle

Facts about the transport from Colombo to Galle

Cheapest Transport	$6
Fastest Transport	1h 15m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	7:00 PM
Departures per day	14
Distance	124 kilometers
Transport Companies	Ceylon Roots, Cinnamon Air, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Real Lanka Holidays, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Sri Lanka Railway, TaxiBazaar, Tours with Stef Lanka

Popular Routes

How to get from Colombo to Galle

Travelling between Colombo and Galle is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 406.44 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 55.44.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Galle?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 7 hours to travel between Colombo and Galle depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Galle. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Taxi+train does a much slower job and take about 7h to reach Galle.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Colombo to Galle, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 214.65.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Colombo and Galle

Cinnamon Air

Bus

Travelling from Colombo to Galle overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Colombo and Galle

Sri Lanka Bus Service

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Colombo and Galle

Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, TaxiBazaar, Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Colombo and Galle, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Colombo and Galle

Real Lanka Holidays

Colombo to Galle