There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Kahawatta by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
4h 46mRs 1,506–1,876Drive 101.4 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Kahawattacar 101.4 km
1h 39mRs 4,488–6,483Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Kahawattataxi 101.4 km
1h 39mRs 5,000–6,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
5h 2mRs 1,905–3,680
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Kahawatta is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 1900 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Kahawatta is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Kahawatta. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Madampe via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Kalutara and Kahawatta is 168 km. The road distance is 101.4 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Kahawatta without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 1900.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Kalutara to Kahawatta, including transfers.
Kalutara to Kahawatta bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Kahawatta bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Kahawatta is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Kalutara to Kahawatta.
There are 65+ hotels available in Kahawatta.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Kahawatta, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kalutara to Kahawatta via Colombo, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Madampe in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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 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 Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- 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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