Colombo to Galle train is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 13 daily train departures available. The earliest train departs from Colombo train station at 09:00h, arriving to Galle train station at 10:20h the same day. While latest train departs at 15:50h, arriving at 18:10h, h hours later.
Departure station and country
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country
Galle, Sri Lanka
Travel Distance
128 km
Average Trip Duration
01h 50min
Total Departures
13
Popular Operators
Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways
Lowest Price
€10
Transportation Options
Train
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular train departures from Colombo to Galle:
The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Galle is 128 km km.
The fastest train which departs at 09:00 has a travel time of 01:20h.
The longest travel time on the route is 02:20h.
It is a good idea to book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially if you're traveling during peak travel times.
Train companies operating the Colombo to Galle route
There is a total of 2 train companies operating the route. These train companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular train companies operating this route.
Sri Lanka Railway
Sri Lanka Railways
Departure and arrival train stations
For more details about Colombo or Galle train stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €10 (One-Way)
or €20 (Return).
Other popular destinations from Colombo
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Colombo, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for: