There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kalutara (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
51 minRs 1,200–2,900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
53 minRs 800–1,100Drive 44 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kalutara (Station)car 44 km
51 minRs 2,002–2,891Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kalutara (Station)taxi 44 km
51 minRs 12,000–15,000
Colombo to Kalutara (Station) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kalutara (Station) is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kalutara (Station) is to drive which takes 51 min and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo and arriving at Kalutara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Kalutara South. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Colombo and Kalutara (Station) is 43 km. The road distance is 44 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kalutara (Station) without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Fort Station to Kalutara South takes 49 min including transfers and departs four times a day.
Colombo to Kalutara (Station) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Kalutara (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kalutara (Station) is to train which takes 51 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 53 min.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kalutara (Station), Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kalutara South 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 49 min. 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 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 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
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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
Colombo to Kalutara (Station) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Colombo to Kalutara (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kalutara (Station) is 44 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Colombo to Kalutara (Station).
There are 842+ hotels available in Kalutara (Station).