There are 7 ways to get from Kalutara to Medirigiriya by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport
best- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Medirigiriyataxi
2h 37mRs 37,050–137,250Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Galoyabus
5h 6mRs 2,153–2,768Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
6h 31mRs 3,356–7,172Drive 246 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Medirigiriyacar 246 km
3h 47mRs 11,119–16,060Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Medirigiriyataxi 246 km
3h 47mRs 12,000–15,000Taxi, fly to Batticaloa Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Hingurakgodatrain
5h 44mRs 37,800–148,630Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
8h 19mRs 3,356–7,172
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Medirigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Medirigiriya is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 37000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Medirigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Galoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Medirigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Hingurakgoda via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Kalutara and Medirigiriya is 247 km. The road distance is 246 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Medirigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Kalutara to Medirigiriya, including transfers.
Kalutara to Medirigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Medirigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Medirigiriya is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Medirigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Galoya once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalutara South to Medirigiriya via Fort Station and Hingurakgoda in around 6h 31m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Batticaloa to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Galoya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–25,000
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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 Medirigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galoya station.
Kalutara to Medirigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Medirigiriya is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Kalutara to Medirigiriya.
There are 133+ hotels available in Medirigiriya.