There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Pinnawala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Polgahawelabus
2h 42mRs 1,764–2,243Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
3h 34mRs 2,755–6,290Drive 124.1 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Pinnawalacar 124.1 km
1h 52mRs 5,639–8,144Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Pinnawalataxi 124.1 km
1h 52mRs 6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Pinnawala is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Rambukkana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Kalutara and Pinnawala is 133 km. The road distance is 124.1 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Pinnawala without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Kalutara to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Kalutara to Pinnawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Pinnawala is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, 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 Pinnawala via Fort Station and Rambukkana in around 3h 34m.
- 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
- 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 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
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 Pinnawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Kalutara to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Pinnawala is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Kalutara to Pinnawala.
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