There are 5 ways to get from Bambalapitiya to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
1h 46mRs 2,273–5,723Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
2h 14mRs 800–1,100Drive 38.8 km
- Drive from Bambalapitiya to Kalutaracar 38.8 km
45 minRs 1,749–2,526Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bambalapitiya to Kalutarataxi 38.8 km
45 minRs 10,000–13,000Train via Dehiwala
- Take the train from Dehiwala to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
1h 58mRs 2,371–5,720
Bambalapitiya to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bambalapitiya to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Bambalapitiya to Kalutara is to drive which takes 45 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Bambalapitiya to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Kalutara via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Bambalapitiya to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Bambalapitiya and arriving at Kalutara South via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Bambalapitiya and Kalutara is 37 km. The road distance is 38.8 km.
The best way to get from Bambalapitiya to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Bambalapitiya to Kalutara, including transfers.
Bambalapitiya to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Bambalapitiya to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bambalapitiya station.
The best way to get from Bambalapitiya to Kalutara is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Bambalapitiya to Kalutara South via Mount Lavinia in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bambalapitiya to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Mount Lavinia to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Dehiwala to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bambalapitiya to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Bambalapitiya to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bambalapitiya to Kalutara is 39 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Bambalapitiya to Kalutara.
There are 834+ hotels available in Kalutara.