There are 5 ways to get from Kalutara to Ambalantota by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Tangallebus
3h 25mRs 10,393–13,182Drive 166.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kalutara to Ambalantotacar 166.6 km
2h 5mRs 7,529–10,875Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Beliattatrain Maradana
3h 32mRs 11,240–17,001Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Ambalantotataxi 166.6 km
2h 5mRs 8,000–10,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
3h 19mRs 38,950–148,350
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Ambalantota is to drive which costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Ambalantota is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Ambalantota. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Tangalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Ambalantota. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Kalutara and Ambalantota is 184 km. The road distance is 166.6 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Ambalantota without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Kalutara to Ambalantota, including transfers.
Kalutara to Ambalantota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Ambalantota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Ambalantota is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Ambalantota, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Tangalle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kalutara South to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–25,000
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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 Ambalantota bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Kalutara to Ambalantota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Ambalantota is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Kalutara to Ambalantota.
There are 81+ hotels available in Ambalantota.