There are 4 ways to get from Balapitiya to Kalutara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Kalutarabus
56 minRs 1,723–2,191Drive 36.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Balapitiya to Kalutaracar 36.8 km
38 minRs 1,656–2,392Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Kalutara Southtrain Beliatta
1h 4mRs 2,156–4,030Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Kalutarataxi 36.8 km
38 minRs 4,000–4,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Kalutara is to drive which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Balapitiya to Kalutara is to drive which takes 38 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Balapitiya to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
No, there is no direct train from Balapitiya to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Kalutara South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Balapitiya and Kalutara is 49 km. The road distance is 36.8 km.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Kalutara without a car is to bus which takes 56 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Balapitiya to Kalutara, including transfers.
Balapitiya to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Balapitiya to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Kalutara is to bus which takes 56 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Balapitiya, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Ambalangoda to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambalangoda to Kalutara South 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 59 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,000–4,800
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Balapitiya to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Balapitiya to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balapitiya to Kalutara is 37 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Balapitiya to Kalutara.
There are 807+ hotels available in Kalutara.