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Tangalle Taxi Rates — Airport Transfers & Fixed Fares
Tangalle is the quiet end of the south coast: a string of wide, empty bays — Goyambokka, Silent Beach, Medaketiya — far from the busier resorts. It is also well placed for safaris, with Yala and Udawalawe both within reach for a day trip.
Below are TaxiGo's live fixed fares to and from Tangalle, straight from our price database. Fares are per vehicle, not per person, and include highway tolls, fuel and the driver.
Colombo Airport (CMB) to Tangalle: about 211 km, 2 hours 49 mins by road — from Rs 30,140 for a mini car, Rs 31,495 for a sedan and Rs 41,590 for a van. Book this transfer.
Taxi fares to Tangalle
| Route | Distance | Time | Mini car | Sedan | Van |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Tangalle | 211 km | 2 hours 49 mins | Rs 30,140 | Rs 31,495 | Rs 41,590 |
| Colombo to Tangalle | 204 km | 2 hours 48 mins | Rs 29,160 | Rs 30,480 | Rs 40,260 |
| Kandy to Tangalle | 279 km | 5 hours 9 mins | Rs 42,450 | Rs 44,145 | Rs 60,090 |
| Galle to Tangalle | 76 km | 1 heure 14 min | Rs 15,800 | Rs 16,860 | Rs 17,460 |
| Sigiriya to Tangalle | 332 km | 5 hours 36 mins | Rs 50,400 | Rs 52,360 | Rs 71,220 |
| Nuwara Eliya to Tangalle | 191 km | 4 hours 21 mins | Rs 32,879 | Rs 34,134 | Rs 41,610 |
| Mirissa to Tangalle | 53 km | 1 hour 8 mins | Rs 11,200 | Rs 12,030 | Rs 12,630 |
| Hikkaduwa to Tangalle | 95 km | 1 hour 29 mins | Rs 18,650 | Rs 19,425 | Rs 21,450 |
| Ella to Tangalle | 137 km | 2 hours 34 mins | Rs 21,150 | Rs 22,135 | Rs 30,270 |
| Arugam Bay to Tangalle | 218 km | 4 hours 15 mins | Rs 33,300 | Rs 34,690 | Rs 47,280 |
| Galle Dutch Fort to Tangalle | 76 km | 1 hour 14 mins | Rs 15,800 | Rs 16,860 | Rs 17,460 |
| Yala National Park Sri Lanka to Tangalle | 89 km | 1 hour 33 mins | Rs 18,400 | Rs 19,590 | Rs 20,190 |
| Haritha Villas + Spa to Tangalle | 95 km | 1 hour 30 mins | Rs 18,650 | Rs 19,425 | Rs 21,450 |
| Ivy Lane Colombo Hotel to Tangalle | 178 km | 2 hours 51 mins | Rs 27,300 | Rs 28,490 | Rs 38,880 |
Taxi fares from Tangalle
| Route | Distance | Time | Mini car | Sedan | Van |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangalle to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport | 207 km | 2 hours 45 mins | Rs 29,580 | Rs 30,915 | Rs 40,830 |
| Tangalle to Colombo | 185 km | 2 hours 45 mins | Rs 26,500 | Rs 27,725 | Rs 36,650 |
| Tangalle to Kandy | 279 km | 5 hours 11 mins | Rs 42,450 | Rs 44,145 | Rs 60,090 |
| Tangalle to Weligama | 51 km | 54 mins | Rs 10,800 | Rs 11,610 | Rs 12,210 |
| Tangalle to Galle | 72 km | 1 hour 12 mins | Rs 15,000 | Rs 16,020 | Rs 16,620 |
| Tangalle to Negombo | 211 km | 2 hours 54 mins | Rs 30,140 | Rs 31,495 | Rs 41,590 |
| Tangalle to Mirissa | 49 km | 1 hour 5 mins | Rs 10,400 | Rs 11,190 | Rs 11,790 |
| Tangalle to Hikkaduwa | 94 km | 1 hour 27 mins | Rs 18,460 | Rs 19,230 | Rs 21,240 |
| Tangalle to Arugam Bay | 228 km | 4 Stunden, 11 Minuten | Rs 32,520 | Rs 33,960 | Rs 44,820 |
| Tangalle to Shangri-La Hambantota | 37 km | 54 mins | Rs 8,370 | Rs 9,225 | Rs 10,750 |
| Tangalle to Polonnaruwa | 309 km | 5 hours 35 mins | Rs 46,950 | Rs 48,795 | Rs 66,390 |
| Tangalle to Udawalawe National Park | 65 km | 1 hour 23 mins | Rs 13,600 | Rs 14,550 | Rs 15,150 |
| Tangalle to Unawatuna | 71 km | 1 hour 6 mins | Rs 14,090 | Rs 14,745 | Rs 16,410 |
| Tangalle to Tissamaharama | 82 km | 1 hour 27 mins | Rs 17,000 | Rs 18,120 | Rs 18,720 |
Fares are live from our price database: per vehicle, not per person, including highway tolls, fuel and the driver. See every taxi route from Tangalle or get an instant quote for any trip on the homepage.
Things to do in and around Tangalle
Rekawa turtle beach
About 10 km east, Rekawa is one of Sri Lanka's main turtle nesting beaches; Turtle Watch Rekawa runs night-time watching.
Mulkirigala rock temple
Around 20 km north, cave temples climb a tall rock outcrop, with murals and reclining Buddhas.
Hummanaya blowhole
At Kudawella, around 11 km west, sea water shoots high out of the rock — best in rough seas.
Quiet beaches
Goyambokka and Silent Beach are small, sheltered bays; Medaketiya is a long open beach.
Safari day trips
Yala and Udawalawe national parks are both reachable for a day; Bundala bird sanctuary is closer still.
Fishing harbour
Tangalle's busy fishing harbour and town market are the place for an early-morning look at local life.
Best time to visit Tangalle
The south coast is at its best from November to April, with calm seas. Tangalle is drier than the west coast, but May to October still brings rougher sea; turtle nesting at Rekawa happens year-round.
Travel guides
Tangalle taxi FAQs
How far is Tangalle from Colombo Airport?
About 211 km — roughly 2 hours 49 mins by road using the Southern Expressway.
How much is a taxi from Colombo Airport to Tangalle?
TaxiGo's fixed fare from Colombo Airport to Tangalle starts from Rs 30,140 for the whole vehicle, including tolls and the driver.
Can I see turtles near Tangalle?
Yes — Rekawa beach, about 10 km east, is one of Sri Lanka's main nesting beaches, with organised night-time turtle watching.
Is Tangalle good for a Yala or Udawalawe safari?
Yes. Both parks are within day-trip distance; a TaxiGo driver can take you to the park gate for an early jeep safari.
Are the beaches in Tangalle safe for swimming?
Some are: the small sheltered bays such as Goyambokka are calmer. The long open beaches can have strong currents — ask locally before swimming.
Can TaxiGo take me from Tangalle to Ella?
Yes. See the live fare above, or get a quote for any other destination on the homepage.
