There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara North to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
1h 56mRs 1,968–3,917Drive 42.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kalutara North to Colombocar 42.2 km
50 minRs 1,924–2,779Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2h 5mRs 2,368–5,717Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara North to Colombotaxi 42.2 km
50 minRs 11,000–14,000
Kalutara North to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara North to Colombo is to drive which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2800 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara North to Colombo is to drive which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara North to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara North to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Kalutara North and arriving at Fort Station via Kalutara South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Kalutara North and Colombo is 46 km. The road distance is 42.2 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara North to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Kalutara North to Colombo, including transfers.
Kalutara North to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara North to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara North to Colombo is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Kalutara North, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kalutara South to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- 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
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kalutara North to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kalutara North to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara North to Colombo is 42 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Kalutara North to Colombo.
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