There are 7 ways to get from Kalutara to Hambantota Airport (HRI) by bus, taxi, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Tangallebus
- Take the taxi from Tangalle to Hambantota Airport (HRI)taxi
3h 58mRs 18,893–23,182Bus, taxi via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Hambantota Airport (HRI)taxi
6h 55mRs 6,046–7,666Train, bus, taxi via Weligama
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Weligamatrain
- Take the bus from Weligama to Tangallebus
- Take the taxi from Tangalle to Hambantota Airport (HRI)taxi
5h 1mRs 20,058–26,048Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kalutara to Hambantota-HRI186.7 km
2h 25mDrive 186.7 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Hambantota Airport (HRI)car 186.7 km
2h 25mRs 8,337–12,043Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Hambantota Airport (HRI)taxi 186.7 km
2h 25mRs 20,000–25,000Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Hambantota Airport (HRI)taxi
7h 11mRs 6,445–9,470
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Hambantota Airport (HRI) is to bus and taxi via Colombo which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Hambantota Airport (HRI) is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
The distance between Kalutara and Hambantota Airport (HRI) is 215 km. The road distance is 186.7 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Hambantota Airport (HRI) without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 58m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 24000.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Kalutara to Hambantota Airport (HRI), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Hambantota Airport (HRI) is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Kalutara to Hambantota Airport (HRI).
There are 335+ hotels available in Hambantota Airport (HRI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kalutara and Hambantota Airport (HRI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Hambantota Airport (HRI), Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kalutara to Hambantota Airport (HRI). However, you can take the bus to Tangalle then take the taxi to Hambantota Airport (HRI). Alternatively, you can take the train to Weligama, walk to Weligama, take the bus to Tangalle, then take the taxi to Hambantota Airport (HRI).
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Weligama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–600
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 540–600
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kalutara to Hambantota-HRI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,700–25,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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