There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
5h 32mRs 2,464–6,002Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Kalutarabus
6h 52mRs 1,273–1,660Bus, train
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
5h 44mDrive 230.3 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Kalutaracar 230.3 km
3h 57mRs 10,387–15,003Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Kalutarataxi 230.3 km
3h 57mRs 25,000–30,000
Anuradhapura to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kalutara is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kalutara via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kalutara South via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Kalutara is 248 km. The road distance is 230.3 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Anuradhapura to Kalutara, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kalutara is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Mount Lavinia twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Kalutara via Kurunegala in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Kalutara is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Anuradhapura to Kalutara.
There are 832+ hotels available in Kalutara.