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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kalpitiya to Mawanella 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
    3. Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus bus
    6h 30m

  2. Taxi, train via Welisara

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ragama to Ihalakottetrain train
    7h 53m
    Rs 5,424–9,615

  3. Drive 163.1 km

    1. Drive from Kalpitiya to Mawanellacar car 163.1 km
    3h 8m
    Rs 7,408–10,701

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Mawanellataxi taxi 163.1 km
    3h 8m
    Rs 8,000–10,000

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Galgamuwataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galgamuwa to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    3h 57m
    Rs 13,687–17,921

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kalpitiya to Mawanella.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Kalpitiya to Mawanella. However, you can take the taxi to Puttalam, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo, take the bus to Polgahawela, then take the taxi to Mawanella. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Puttalam, take the train to Ragama, take the train to Ihalakotte, then take the taxi to Mawanella.

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