Private Transfer
Udawalawe → Galle
Door-to-door private transfer · Experienced English-speaking driver
Distance
172 km
Duration
3 – 3.5 hours
Starting from
$86
Trip type
One-way
Udawalawe to Galle Transfer
Departing Udawalawe, the route heads west through Embilipitiya and reaches the south coast at Tangalle. From there the A2 runs west along the coast through Matara, Ambalangoda, and Hikkaduwa back to Galle.
What the Drive Is Like
Roads
From Galle the A2 heads east along the south coast through Hikkaduwa, Ambalangoda, and Matara. After Matara the road continues east to Tangalle. From Tangalle the route turns inland on the A18 toward Embilipitiya, then follows local roads south to Udawalawe. The coastal A2 section is well maintained. The Tangalle to Embilipitiya inland section is a decent road with moderate traffic. The final approach to Udawalawe is through flat dry-zone terrain.
Scenery
The Galle to Matara section follows the south coast with ocean views, fishing harbours, and coconut-lined roads. After Matara the coast continues to Tangalle with calmer bays. Inland from Tangalle the scenery shifts to paddy fields and low jungle. Near Embilipitiya and Udawalawe the reservoir appears on the horizon with dry-zone scrub ahead.
★ Travel Tips
- Tangalle makes a good break on this journey. The beaches there are calmer than the Unawatuna or Mirissa stretch.
- Book a Udawalawe jeep safari in advance. Morning or evening drives are best for elephant sightings at the reservoir edge.
- The Embilipitiya junction can be confusing. Ask locally or use GPS for the road to Udawalawe from that point.
⊟ Train Alternative
No useful train connection between Galle and Udawalawe. The Matara rail line does not extend to Embilipitiya or Udawalawe.
$ Pricing Breakdown
Tolls, parking & waiting charges extra. Price per vehicle, not per person.
This is a standard estimate based on distance
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✓ Included
- Private A/C vehicle
- English-speaking driver
- Fuel
- Door-to-door service
- Meet & greet (airports)
× Not included
- Toll charges
- Parking fees
- Waiting charges
- Driver accommodation (overnight trips)
Towns Along the Way
Your driver can stop at points of interest along the way, just ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Udawalawe to Galle transfer cost?+
Private transfers start from $86 per vehicle (one-way). The rate is $0.5 per km with a minimum fare of $50. Tolls, parking & waiting charges extra.
How long is the Udawalawe to Galle drive?+
Approximately 172 km — around 3 – 3.5 hours. Times vary with traffic and any stops.
Can I book a return trip?+
Yes. Return transfers are quoted separately. Mention your return date in the notes when enquiring.
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Udawalawe → Galle
172 km · From $86
Fleet Options
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Plan Your Visit
Top Places to Visit in Galle
Make the most of your trip — these attractions are in and around Galle.
3 kmGalle Fort
A Dutch colonial fort built in 1663, enclosing a 400-year-old town of 400 buildings within 36 hectares on a rocky peninsula in Galle city.
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3 kmGalle Lighthouse
A working 18m Dutch-era lighthouse inside Galle Fort, first lit in 1848, marking the entrance to Galle Harbour — the oldest lighthouse in Sri Lanka.
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Unawatuna Beach
A sheltered crescent bay 3km south of Galle with calm year-round swimming, coral reefs 50m offshore, and the highest concentration of guesthouses on the south coast.
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6 kmJungle Beach (Rumassala)
A secluded 150m cove on the forested Rumassala headland, 10 minutes from Unawatuna, with no food vendors, dense jungle to the waterline, and cleaner water than the main bay.
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16 kmHikkaduwa Beach
A 3km surf and coral beach 100km from Colombo, with a designated coral sanctuary, resident green sea turtles, consistent surf, and the south coast's most active nightlife strip.
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Weligama Bay
A wide, shallow bay 30km east of Galle, the best beginner surfing location on Sri Lanka's south coast, and home to the iconic stilt fishermen who balance on poles 10m from the shoreline.
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29 kmParrot Rock (Mirissa)
A large flat-topped rock at the eastern end of Mirissa Bay, reachable by a short swim at low tide, popular for cliff jumping into 5m water below.
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Mirissa Beach
A 1km crescent bay 150km south of Colombo, Sri Lanka's primary departure point for blue whale watching (November to April), with a calm swimming beach and a growing restaurant scene.
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