Galle to Colombo
 Galle to Colombo Road Distance
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145 Km |
 Galle to Colombo Aerial Distance
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105 km |
 Galle to Colombo Travel Time
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2 Hours 13 Mins |
How to reach Colombo from Galle
The capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is renowned as ‘the garden city of the East’ and is steeped in a long history with the rulings by the British, Portuguese, and the Dutch. All the city’s heritage is displayed in the architecture by mixing high-rise buildings, colonial buildings, and shopping malls.
The prestigious landmarks such as Colombo National Museum, Viharamahadevi Park, Gangaramaya Temple, and Galle Face Green are just a few of the examples of why visitors are attracted to Colombo. It is no longer a stop-over destination before heading to the south coast. It has found its new fame with visitors from everywhere. And for visitors heading to Colombo from Galle, there are a few preferred ways of getting there.
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Knowing The Details
| 1. Galle to Colombo by train |
| 2. Galle to Colombo by Road |
| 3. Popular Routes to Colombo |
| 4. Popular Routes from Galle |
| 5. Places to Visit in Colombo |
| 6. Hotels in Colombo |
1. Galle to Colombo by train
2. Galle to Colombo by Road
One of the scenic ways to reach Colombo, Galle to Colombo is connected by two roads. The first route is about 145 kilometers via Southern Express Highway and it takes an hour and a half to reach. This is the best way if you don’t want to spend time too much time on the road. The other way is through Hikkaduwa and Bentota.
Galle to Colombo by bus
One of the quickest and easiest ways to get to Colombo is by taking a local bus. There are two ways to get to Colombo. The first route is scenic, but it takes longer to reach, and the journey would be on all the older buses. The second route is much quicker and comfortable and all the express A/C buses take this route.
Popular Routes to Colombo
| Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kandy to Colombo | 3 Hours | 123 km |
| Galle to Colombo | 2 Hours 13 Mins | 145 Km |
| Bentota to Colombo | 1 hr 44 mins | 102.8 Km |
| Anuradhapura to Colombo | 3 hr 30 mins | 199 Km |
| Nuwara Eliya to Colombo | 4 hr 45 mins | 173.3 km |
| Negombo to Colombo | 43 Mins | 37 Km |
Popular Routes from Galle
| Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Galle to Colombo | 2 Hours 13 Mins | 145 Km |
