Luxury bus fare to Galle.
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Taking the luxury air conditioned bus down the Southern Expressway from the Makumbura hub in Colombo directly to Galle is incredibly cheap. The current fare is roughly 1200 to 1500 Sri Lankan Rupees, which is around 4 or 5 USD.
It is arguably the best value transport in the country. You get a guaranteed, heavily cushioned seat, freezing cold air conditioning, and a massive storage compartment underneath for your luggage, completing the trip in under two hours.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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