There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Alawwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Alawwabus
2h 8mRs 850–1,200Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Alawwatrain Colombo
3h 19mRs 2,405–5,770Drive 103.2 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Alawwacar 103.2 km
1h 31mRs 4,688–6,771Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Alawwataxi 103.2 km
1h 31mRs 5,000–6,500
Kalutara to Alawwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Alawwa is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Alawwa is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalutara and arriving at Alawwa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Alawwa. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Alawwa via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Kalutara and Alawwa is 109 km. The road distance is 103.2 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Alawwa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200.
The bus from Kalutara to Alawwa takes 2h 8m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kalutara to Alawwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Alawwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Alawwa is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Alawwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Alawwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalutara South to Alawwa via Fort Station and Colombo Fort in around 3h 19m.
- 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
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 to Alawwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Alawwa station.
Kalutara to Alawwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Alawwa is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Kalutara to Alawwa.
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