There are 6 ways to get from Kalutara to Ethul Kotte by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kalutara South to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
52 minRs 3,100–5,263Drive 41.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kalutara to Ethul Kottecar 41.1 km
50 minRs 1,858–2,683Bus
- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
1h 1mRs 2,906–3,666Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Ethul Kottetaxi 41.1 km
50 minRs 11,000–14,000Bus, line 17 bus
- Take the bus from Kalutara to Panadurabus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Nugegodabus 17
1h 4mRs 2,083–2,651Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
1h 13mRs 2,806–4,872
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Ethul Kotte is to drive which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2700 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Ethul Kotte is to drive which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Ethul Kotte. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Ethul Kotte. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Bambalapitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Kalutara and Ethul Kotte is 44 km. The road distance is 41.1 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Ethul Kotte without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Kalutara to Ethul Kotte, including transfers.
Kalutara to Ethul Kotte bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Ethul Kotte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Ethul Kotte is to train which takes 52 min and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3700 and takes 1h 1m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Ethul Kotte, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kalutara South to Bambalapitiya 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 Kalutara South to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 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
Bus from Kalutara to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Panadura to Nugegoda
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 100–115
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 100–115
- Semi Lux
- Rs 85–130
- Super Lux
- Rs 160–210
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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 Ethul Kotte bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kalutara to Ethul Kotte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Ethul Kotte is 41 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Kalutara to Ethul Kotte.
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