Galle to Colombo Bus or Train: Find Cheap Tickets

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Between Galle and Colombo we found up to 16 coach departures. There are also 8 train departures. The earliest coach departure from Galle is at 06:00 arriving to Colombo at 07:20 the same day. While the latest coach departure is at 21:00 and arrives at 22:20 the same day. Prices for a one way adult ticket range from £4 to £15.


Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Galle to Colombo:
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Traveling by coach from Galle to Colombo

The shortest travel distance between Galle and Colombo is 80 mi. The fastest coach which departs at has a travel time of 01:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 01:20h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.

Coach companies

Sri Lanka Bus Service is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Galle or Colombo, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
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  Colombo

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Colombo here


Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: £4 (One-Way) or £8 (Return).

Trip reviews from Galle to Colombo

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Other popular destinations from Colombo

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Colombo, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Other ways of travelling between Galle and Colombo

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Colombo below.

Trains from Galle to Colombo

Another transportation option is taking a train from Galle to Colombo. You can find the details about the departure times and ticket prices by clicking one of the routes in the search results.

Galle to Colombo Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Galle
Destination Station Colombo
Daily Departures Over 16 bus departures
Earliest Departures 06:00 AM
Latest Departure 09:00 PM
Travel Distance 80 mi
Travel Time 01:20

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