Galle to Southern Province

Galle to Southern Province

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Galle to Southern Province Schedule

Galle to Southern Province Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Van 8pax Any timeLKR 17,591
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 08:01 - 09:17LKR 1,655
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 16:39 - 18:28LKR 1,655

Transportation from Galle to Southern Province

Facts about the transport from Galle to Southern Province

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure5:05 PM
Departures per day12
Distance50 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Galle to Southern Province

When you want to get from Galle to Southern Province, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi+train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 166.63. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 5.59.

How far is Galle from Southern Province?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Galle to Southern Province. Your trip will be a total of 32 miles (50 km). The flying distance is 32 miles (50 km).

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

The travel time from Galle to Southern Province can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 2 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Galle to Southern Province varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Lanka Railway: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 5.59 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 166.63.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Galle to Southern Province:

  • Train tickets - USD 5.59 to USD 5.59;
  • Bus+taxi+Train price: USD 46.48 - USD 53.88. From Galle to Southern Province starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • taxi+Train price: USD 46.48 - USD 76.06. From Galle to Southern Province starting from 00:00 Koggala until 00:00 Koggala
  • flight+taxi price: USD 73.95 - USD 108.81. From Galle to Southern Province starting from 00:00 Mattala Airport until 00:00 Mattala Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 44.23 to USD 166.63.

How many trips per day are there between Galle and Southern Province?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 2 trains per day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Galle to Southern Province any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Galle to Southern Province. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 44.23.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Galle to Southern Province

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Galle to Southern Province? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% users enjoyed a train ride.