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How to get fromKalpitiya to Colomboby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kalpitiya to Colombo by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    3h 31m

  2. Taxi, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Puttalam to Maradanatrain train Puttalam
    5h 14m
    Rs 3,624–5,865

  3. Drive 163.9 km

    1. Drive from Kalpitiya to Colombocar car 163.9 km
    2h 40m
    Rs 7,471–10,792

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Colombotaxi taxi 163.9 km
    2h 40m
    Rs 45,000–55,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kalpitiya to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kalpitiya to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Puttalam then take the bus to Pettah. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Puttalam then take the train to Maradana.

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