There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Gal Oya by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Gal Oyataxi
5h 57mRs 4,379–6,974Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
7h 41mRs 3,380–4,180Drive 314.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Gal Oyacar 314.5 km
5h 34mRs 14,182–20,485Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
6h 33mRs 28,925–155,707Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Gal Oyataxi
5h 10mRs 44,975–174,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Gal Oya is to bus which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4200 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Gal Oya is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 45000 - Rs. 180000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Gal Oya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Pettah and arriving at Kalmunai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Colombo and Gal Oya is 407 km. The road distance is 314.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Gal Oya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 57m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Colombo to Gal Oya, including transfers.
Colombo to Gal Oya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Pettah station.
Colombo to Gal Oya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kalmunai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Gal Oya is 315 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Colombo to Gal Oya.
There are 29+ hotels available in Gal Oya.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Gal Oya, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 7h 21m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,000–24,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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