There are 5 ways to get from Elpitiya to Kalutara by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Ambalangodataxi
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Kalutara Southtrain Beliatta
1h 15mRs 3,760–5,925Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Ambalangodabus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Kalutarabus
2h 19mRs 1,275–1,658Drive 49.5 km
- Drive from Elpitiya to Kalutaracar 49.5 km
41 minRs 2,235–3,229Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Kalutarataxi 49.5 km
41 minRs 5,000–6,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Ambalangodabus Ex 1-41
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Kalutara Southtrain Beliatta
2h 27mRs 1,675–3,458
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elpitiya to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Elpitiya to Kalutara is to drive which takes 41 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Elpitiya to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Kurundugaha Heththapma and arriving at Kalutara via Ambalangoda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Elpitiya and Kalutara is 58 km. The road distance is 49.5 km.
The best way to get from Elpitiya to Kalutara without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 15m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Elpitiya to Kalutara, including transfers.
Elpitiya to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Elpitiya to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elpitiya to Kalutara is 49 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Elpitiya to Kalutara.
There are 778+ hotels available in Kalutara.
What companies run services between Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Elpitiya to Kalutara via Kurundugaha Heththapma and Ambalangoda in around 2h 19m.
- 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
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 75–85
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 75–85
- Semi Lux
- Rs 50–75
- Super Lux
- Rs 100–130
Bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 75–85
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 75–85
- Semi Lux
- Rs 50–75
- Super Lux
- Rs 100–130
- 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
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–6,500
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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