Galle to Western Province

Galle to Western Province

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Galle to Western Province Schedule

Galle to Western Province Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Van 6pax Any timeLKR 31,724
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 06:47 - 08:51LKR 1,655
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 16:42 - 18:57LKR 1,655

Transportation from Galle to Western Province

Facts about the transport from Galle to Western Province

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 40m
Earliest Departure6:48 AM
Latest Departure7:15 AM
Departures per day16
Distance84 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Galle to Western Province

Travelling between Galle and Western Province is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 301.36 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.58.

How long does it take to get from Galle to Western Province?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 3 hours to travel between Galle and Western Province depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Galle and Western Province. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 40m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 2h 30m to reach Western Province.

How much does it cost to get from Galle to Western Province?

Travelling between Galle and Western Province can be as cheap as USD 5.58 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 301.36 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 Western Province ?

  • 2 from Galle to Western Province starting from 06:48 Galle until 07:15 Galle
  • 14 from Galle to Western Province starting from 00:00 Galle Transfer until 00:00 Galle Transfer

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

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

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 Western Province

Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, 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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Galle to Western Province?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other