How to get from Colombo Airport to Galle?

The Bandaranaike International Airport is the prime hub for all travelers to Srilanka and so there are many ways of transport to the city.

Galle is one of the major city in Sri Lanka and it is the administrative capital of Sri Lanka. The distance from Colombo International airport to Galle is approx 150 km and take 2hrs and 30 mins to reach. Galle is a historic city and has lots to explore. The famous 17th-century Dutch fort is in Galle. The Galle fort is the best example colonial history and architecture. This city is a home to ancient churches, mosques, and museums.

Transport Services available from Colombo Airport

• Express bus or Mini Bus

• Trains

• Private Transfer Services

Express Bus:

There are frequent buses running from Colombo International Airport and City centre. You can board the bus No.187 outside the airport and reach the Colombo Fort station and the cost of the ticket is 37 LKR and it would take approximately 45 mins to reach. From the Fort station you can reach Maharangama Bus stand and from there you can catch a high-speed bus to Galle. The ticket cost in the air-conditioned high-speed bus is 380 LKR approx 3USD and would take about 1hr and 30 mins to reach Galle. The total travel time would be about 3hs -4hrs depending on the traffic.

Though it is cheap to travel on a bus, it is not very comfortable. At times the waiting hours can prolong up to 2 hours before you could catch the next bus. Also, there is no guarantee that you would be allotted with seats, it merely depends on your luck.

Train:

Taking the train journey from Colombo Fort to Galle is the most economical and comfortable journey if plans are made well in advance. There are multiple trains operating from the Colombo Fort and the travel time is about 2.45 hrs to 3hrs. The journey between Colombo Fort and Galle is a coastal route and you can enjoy the most scenic journey during the day.

There are no online bookings for train tickets in Sri Lanka, you can either use an agency to reserve your tickets or go to the Fort station directly and make the bookings. The average costs for a second-class ticket are 180 LKR and 340 LKR for a first class ticket.

Private Transfer Services:

Booking a transfer service from Colombo Airport to Galle is the fastest and the most comfortable mode of transport. There is no actual wait time when we use a taxi service for transfer and it is available 24x7. Bookings can be made in advance on www.airporttransfer.lk. Once booking is made our driver is ready for the pickup and he waits close to the arrival point and helps you with your boxes and drives you safely to your destination. The travel time is about 2.5hrs and there will be no extra hidden costs charged. The cost from Colombo airport to Galle in an economy class of car will be 13000 LKR approx to $ 83. You can reach the desired destination with ease and hassle-free.

Benefits of using a private transfer service:

Booking a transfer service from Colombo Airport to Galle is the fastest and the most comfortable mode of transport. There is no actual wait time when we use a taxi service for transfer and it is available 24x7. Bookings can be made in advance on www.airporttransfer.lk. Once booking is made our driver is ready for the pickup and he waits close to the arrival point and helps you with your boxes and drives you safely to your destination. The travel time is about 2.5hrs and there will be no extra hidden costs charged. The cost from Colombo airport to Galle in an economy class of car will be 13000 LKR approx to $ 83. You can reach the desired destination with ease and hassle-free.

• Bookings can be made in advance

  Once you decide the place and dates of your travel, transfer services can be booked.Once the booking is confirmed our driver will be waiting for you at the closest arrival point. The car will be readily parked on the parking grounds. All our bookings come with a free wait time of 60 minutes for the airport and 15 minutes for other trips. The drop off location is already known to our (www.airporttransfer.lk ) driver and you can be stress-free in a foreign land. We make you feel at home.

• Quicker Transportation

  You can reach your destination at least 10 minutes faster than the local taxi, as our(airporttransfer) driver pick you up from the closest to the arrival point and the car is readily parked for your trip.

• Communication Barrier

  We provide drivers who are professional and English speaking. They are locals and also English speaking and so you will never have a problem in delivering your needs.

• Ample luggage space

  Private transfer services are best suited for tourists who carry heavy luggage s and travel with family and children. When you book the trips on transfer services there are no extra charges for luggage. Our drivers are punctual and patient and will definitely help your luggage.

• All inclusive Fixed price

  All transfer services are booked at least 24 hours before the ride. The pricing is known beforehand to the customers while making the booking. The price displayed while making the booking is an all-inclusive price. There are no hidden charges, and the payments can be made directly to our drivers after the completion of the trip. Payments can be made in USD or LKR.

Top places in Galle

• The Galle Fort

• The old town of Galle

• Clock tower

• Old Gate

• Meeran Mosque

• Dutch Reformed Church

• Dutch Hospital

• Marine Museum

• Japanese Peace Pagoda

• Beach Towns