Galle Fort walls and clock tower on the south coast

Galle taxi & transfers

Galle taxi service and private transfers

Need a ride from Galle? Our local drivers take you anywhere on the island in a private air-conditioned car or van — to the airport, the beaches, the hill country or your next hotel.

Popular routes from Galle

From Galle toDistanceDriving time
Colombo Airport (CMB)about 150 km2 – 2.5 hrs
Colombo cityabout 120 km1.5 – 2 hrs
Negomboabout 150 km2 – 2.5 hrs
Unawatunaabout 6 km15 min
Hikkaduwaabout 20 km30 – 40 min
Bentotaabout 65 km1 – 1.5 hrs
Weligamaabout 30 km40 – 50 min
Mirissaabout 35 km45 min – 1 hr
Hiriketiya / Dikwellaabout 60 km1 – 1.5 hrs
Yala (Tissamaharama)about 150 km2.5 – 3 hrs
Udawalaweabout 130 km2.5 – 3 hrs
Ellaabout 200 km4 – 5 hrs
Kandyabout 230 km4 – 5 hrs

Distances and times are approximate and depend on traffic and the route. Send us your pickup point, destination, date and time for a price.

Why book a private transfer

  • Door-to-door — from your hotel or villa to your next stop
  • Your own car or van, not a shared shuttle
  • Stops on the way for food, photos or a quick visit
  • Easy booking and updates on WhatsApp

Vehicle rates

Private vehicle with driver

Car + driverfrom LKR 22,000 / day≈ US$73
Van + driverfrom LKR 30,000 / day≈ US$100

Whole vehicle, not per person. Your quote depends on the route, vehicle and number of days. US$ figures are approximate.

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