Colombo to Galle and Mirissa by shared van

Galle Fort, Unawatuna and Mirissa beach on one shared trip down the Southern Expressway.

  • Distanceabout 150 km to Mirissa
  • By vanabout 2 to 2½ hours on the expressway
  • Best forGalle Fort, whale watching, beaches
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Day trip from Colombo to Galle

The expressway makes Galle and Mirissa easy day trips. Whale watching in Mirissa needs an early start and runs in season.

Trains and buses run on this route every day; check Sri Lanka Railways and the bus operators for current times and fares.

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  1. Pick a trip and your seat.
  2. Pay your driver at pick-up, just before your ticket is scanned. Don't pay in advance.
  3. Cancel free until booking closes. If the trip doesn't run, nothing is lost.

Questions

Can I go from Colombo to Galle for a day?

Yes. Shared trips use the Southern Expressway and come back the same evening.