There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Kegalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Polgahawelabus
2h 31mRs 1,614–2,093Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
3h 27mRs 3,105–6,770Drive 114.3 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Kegallecar 114.3 km
1h 42mRs 5,177–7,478Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Kegalletaxi 114.3 km
1h 42mRs 5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Kalutara and Kegalle is 129 km. The road distance is 114.3 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Kegalle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Kalutara to Kegalle, including transfers.
Kalutara to Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Kegalle is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalutara South to Kegalle via Colombo Fort and Polgahawela in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
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 Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Kalutara to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Kegalle is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Kalutara to Kegalle.
There are 118+ hotels available in Kegalle.







