Galle to Mirissa

This is the backbone of most south coast trips. The coast road passes Unawatuna, Koggala's stilt fishermen and Ahangama on the way.

Distance36 km by road

By car50 – 60 minutes

CheapestTrain

Your options

Mode	Time	Cost
Private car / taxiDoor to door. Book a driver, or use PickMe/Uber (car).	50 – 60 minutes	LKR 4,300 – LKR 6,100
Tuk-tukThe lower end is the app price; street drivers usually ask more.	~75 min	LKR 3,600 – LKR 7,900
TrainTake the coastal train to Weligama or Kamburugamuwa, then a short tuk-tuk to Mirissa.	45 – 60 minutes	LKR 60 – 200
BusGalle–Matara buses (route 2) run every few minutes along the coast road. Ask for Mirissa.	1 – 1.25 hours	LKR 150 – 250

Fares are estimates, last reviewed October 2026.

Ask your driver to stop at the stilt fishermen at Koggala. Be aware that people posing on the stilts expect a tip.
Buses are fast, crowded and very cheap. Fine with a backpack, hard with a suitcase.
Leave after breakfast to avoid the school-run traffic on the coast road.

FromTo

About 36 km by road

🛺 Tuk-tuk (PickMe / Uber)LKR 3,600 – LKR 4,700~1 h 17 min

🛺 Tuk-tuk (street, negotiated)LKR 5,400 – LKR 7,900A fair price to agree before you get in

🚗 Private car with driverLKR 4,300 – LKR 6,100~54 min · tolls extra

Estimates only, last reviewed October 2026. Prices go up late at night, during festivals and in peak season.

How long does it take to get from Galle to Mirissa?

About 50 – 60 minutes by car for the 36 km trip. The train takes 45 – 60 minutes. The bus takes 1 – 1.25 hours.

How much does a taxi from Galle to Mirissa cost?

Expect roughly LKR 4,300 – LKR 6,100 for a private car with a driver. Prices last reviewed October 2026.

What is the cheapest way to get from Galle to Mirissa?

The train (LKR 60 – 200) or bus (LKR 150 – 250). Take the coastal train to Weligama or Kamburugamuwa, then a short tuk-tuk to Mirissa.

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