There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Polgahawela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Polgahawelabus
2h 18mRs 850–1,200Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
3h 14mRs 2,405–5,870Drive 111.4 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Polgahawelacar 111.4 km
1h 39mRs 5,027–7,261Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Polgahawelataxi 111.4 km
1h 39mRs 5,500–7,000
Kalutara to Polgahawela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Polgahawela is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Polgahawela is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalutara and arriving at Polgahawela. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Kalutara and Polgahawela is 117 km. The road distance is 111.4 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Polgahawela without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200.
The bus from Kalutara to Polgahawela takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kalutara to Polgahawela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Polgahawela is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, 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 Polgahawela Junction via Colombo Fort in around 3h 14m.
- 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 Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
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 Polgahawela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Kalutara to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Polgahawela is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Kalutara to Polgahawela.
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