Galle to Tangalle

Galle to Tangalle

Galle
Tangalle
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Galle to Tangalle Destination Reviews

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Our driver was very nice, arrived early and was super friendly.
Galle to Tangalle, taxi Comfort 3pax, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Mar 18, 2026
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Galle to Tangalle Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Tours with Stef Lanka
Comfort 2pax
Any time
+1h 12m
$39.78
Taxi
Tours with Stef Lanka
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+1h 12m
$44.34

How to get from Galle to Tangalle

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 123.61 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 58.28.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Galle and Tangalle depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Galle and Tangalle. Flight will bring you to your destination in 30m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 1h 44m to reach Tangalle.

How much does it cost to get from Galle to Tangalle?

Travelling between Galle and Tangalle can be as cheap as USD 58.28 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 123.61 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Galle and Tangalle ?

  • 6 from Galle to Tangalle starting from 00:00 Galle until 00:00 Galle

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Galle to Tangalle.

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 Galle to Tangalle, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 184.68.

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 Galle and Tangalle

Cinnamon Air

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 Galle and Tangalle

Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, TaxiBazaar

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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Galle to Tangalle?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 48% chosen taxi+Train
  • 47% chosen Bus+taxi+Train
  • 3% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Galle to Tangalle

Facts about the transport from Galle to Tangalle

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure5:05 PM
Departures per day6
Distance87 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Cinnamon Air, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways, TaxiBazaar