There are 5 ways to get from Galgamuwa to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Galgamuwa to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
4h 46mRs 2,512–5,927Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegalabus 57
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Kalutarabus
7h 5mRs 2,333–4,379Drive 185.3 km
- Drive from Galgamuwa to Kalutaracar 185.3 km
3h 7mRs 8,417–12,157Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galgamuwa to Kalutarataxi 185.3 km
3h 7mRs 20,000–25,000Train via Mount Lavinia
- Take the train from Galgamuwa to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
5h 25mRs 2,423–5,943
Galgamuwa to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galgamuwa to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Galgamuwa to Kalutara is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galgamuwa to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Kalutara via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Galgamuwa to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Galgamuwa and arriving at Kalutara South via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Galgamuwa and Kalutara is 203 km. The road distance is 185.3 km.
The best way to get from Galgamuwa to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Galgamuwa to Kalutara, including transfers.
Galgamuwa to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Galgamuwa to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galgamuwa station.
The best way to get from Galgamuwa to Kalutara is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Galgamuwa to Kalutara South via Fort Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galgamuwa to Kalutara via Thambuttegama, Tambuttegam, and Kurunegala in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galgamuwa to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
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
Train from Galgamuwa to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once 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 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–490
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- 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 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
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More Questions & Answers
Galgamuwa to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Galgamuwa to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galgamuwa to Kalutara is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Galgamuwa to Kalutara.
There are 827+ hotels available in Kalutara.