There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Balapitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kalutara South to Ahungallatrain Maradana
34 minRs 1,635–3,407Bus
- Take the bus from Kalutara to Ambalangodabus
56 minRs 1,704–2,165Drive 36.8 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Balapitiyacar 36.8 km
38 minRs 1,656–2,392Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Balapitiyataxi 36.8 km
38 minRs 4,000–4,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Balapitiya is to drive which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Balapitiya is to train which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Ahungalla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Kalutara and Balapitiya is 36 km. The road distance is 36.8 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Balapitiya without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 34 min to get from Kalutara to Balapitiya, including transfers.
Kalutara to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Balapitiya is to train which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200 and takes 56 min.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Balapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kalutara South to Ahungalla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Ambalangoda once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 51 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,000–4,800
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kalutara to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Kalutara to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ahungalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Balapitiya is 37 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Kalutara to Balapitiya.
There are 1833+ hotels available in Balapitiya.