There are 4 ways to get from Hettimulla to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
3h 23mRs 3,446–7,137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kalutarabus
3h 46mRs 1,463–1,987Drive 117.7 km
- Drive from Hettimulla to Kalutaracar 117.7 km
1h 56mRs 5,296–7,649Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hettimulla to Kalutarataxi 117.7 km
1h 56mRs 6,000–7,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hettimulla to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2000 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Hettimulla to Kalutara is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hettimulla to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Kalutara via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Hettimulla to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Kalutara South via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Hettimulla and Kalutara is 134 km. The road distance is 117.7 km.
The best way to get from Hettimulla to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Hettimulla to Kalutara, including transfers.
Hettimulla to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Hettimulla to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Hettimulla to Kalutara is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2000 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Hettimulla, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Hettimulla to Kalutara South via Polgahawela Junction and Fort Station in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hettimulla to Kalutara via Kegalle and Nittambuwa in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
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Booking & Getting There
Hettimulla to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Hettimulla to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hettimulla to Kalutara is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Hettimulla to Kalutara.
There are 808+ hotels available in Kalutara.