There are 5 ways to get from Modara to Galle Fort by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Kadawatha
best- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Stationbus Kadawatha
2h 8mRs 3,755–4,409Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Galletrain Maradana
3h 28mRs 200–3,000Drive 129 km
- Drive from Modara to Galle Fortcar 129 km
1h 37mRs 5,878–8,491Taxi
- Take the taxi from Modara to Galle Forttaxi 129 km
1h 37mRs 35,000–42,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Gallebus
3h 57mRs 850–1,200
Modara to Galle Fort by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modara to Galle Fort is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Modara to Galle Fort is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Modara to Galle Fort station. However, there are services departing from Kadawatha and arriving at Galle Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Modara station to Galle Fort. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Galle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Modara and Galle Fort is 139 km. The road distance is 129 km.
The best way to get from Modara to Galle Fort without a car is to bus via Kadawatha which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Modara to Galle Fort, including transfers.
Modara to Galle Fort bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kadawatha station.
Modara to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Modara to Galle Fort is to bus via Kadawatha which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Modara, Western, Sri Lanka and Galle Fort, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 430–480 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Galle 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,501
- 2nd Class
- Rs 200
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,802
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 35,000–42,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Modara to Galle Fort bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Galle Bus Station.
Modara to Galle Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modara to Galle Fort is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Modara to Galle Fort.
There are 3713+ hotels available in Galle Fort.