There are 5 ways to get from Kalutara to Mawanella by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Polgahawelabus
2h 43mRs 2,164–2,843Train via Rambukkana
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
3h 52mRs 3,205–6,870Drive 127 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Mawanellacar 127 km
1h 54mRs 5,772–8,337Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Mawanellataxi 127 km
1h 54mRs 6,000–8,000Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
4h 21mRs 3,006–6,622
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Mawanella is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Mawanella is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Mawanella. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Rambukkana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Kalutara and Mawanella is 142 km. The road distance is 127 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Mawanella without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Kalutara to Mawanella, including transfers.
Kalutara to Mawanella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Mawanella is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train via Rambukkana, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Mawanella, 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 Mawanella via Fort Station and Rambukkana in around 3h 52m.
- 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 Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
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
Train from Maradana to Ihalakotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–8,000
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 Mawanella bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Kalutara to Mawanella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Mawanella is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Kalutara to Mawanella.
There are 1252+ hotels available in Mawanella.