There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
2h 21mRs 2,306–5,772Drive 48.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station)car 48.5 km
56 minRs 2,189–3,161Bus
- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Peliyagodabus
2h 33mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station)taxi 48.5 km
56 minRs 13,000–16,000
Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station) is to drive which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3200 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station) is to drive which takes 56 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station). However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Peliyagoda via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station). However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Kelaniya via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Kalutara and Kelaniya (Station) is 49 km. The road distance is 48.5 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station), including transfers.
Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station) is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya (Station), Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station) via Colombo, Technical Junction, and Peliyagoda in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Peliyagoda
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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 Kelaniya (Station) bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station) is 49 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Kalutara to Kelaniya (Station).
There are 1557+ hotels available in Kelaniya (Station).