There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Kelaniya by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
1h 5mRs 3,506–4,366Drive 52.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kalutara to Kelaniyacar 52.4 km
45 minRs 2,357–3,404Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
1h 19mRs 4,006–6,272Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Kelaniyataxi 52.4 km
45 minRs 14,000–17,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Kelaniya is to drive which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Kelaniya is to drive which takes 45 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Kalutara and Kelaniya is 54 km. The road distance is 52.4 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Kelaniya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Kalutara to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Kalutara to Kelaniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Kelaniya is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6500 and takes 1h 19m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kalutara South to Maradana 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
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 Kelaniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kalutara to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Kelaniya is 52 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Kalutara to Kelaniya.
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