There are 4 ways to get from Galle Face Green to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
1h 11mRs 1,200–2,900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
1h 20mRs 800–1,100Drive 43.1 km
- Drive from Galle Face Green to Kalutaracar 43.1 km
50 minRs 1,936–2,797Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galle Face Green to Kalutarataxi 43.1 km
50 minRs 11,000–14,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galle Face Green to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Galle Face Green to Kalutara is to drive which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2800.
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 Galle Face Green and Kalutara is 44 km. The road distance is 43.1 km.
The best way to get from Galle Face Green to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m 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.
Galle Face Green to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Galle Face Green to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Galle Face Green to Kalutara is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Galle Face Green, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 Colombo to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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
Galle Face Green to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Galle Face Green to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galle Face Green to Kalutara is 43 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Galle Face Green to Kalutara.
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