There are 6 ways to get from Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 22mRs 35,850–145,850Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
5h 41mRs 2,296–4,406Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Sarasaviuyanatrain Colombo
5h 7mRs 2,406–5,872Drive 146.4 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardenscar 146.4 km
2h 16mRs 6,552–9,464Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardenstaxi 146.4 km
2h 16mRs 7,000–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
6h 33mRs 2,373–4,476
Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens station. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Sarasaviuyana via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Kalutara and Royal Botanic Gardens is 199 km. The road distance is 146.4 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens, including transfers.
Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Royal Botanic Gardens, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kalutara South to Royal Botanic Gardens via Maradana and Sarasaviuyana in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens via Colombo, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Kandy, and Peradeniya in around 5h 41m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Sarasaviuyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–25,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, How to get from Luton Airport into central London, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Kalutara to Royal Botanic Gardens.
There are 1561+ hotels available in Royal Botanic Gardens.