There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Sinharaja Forest Reserve by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
5h 22mRs 5,506–7,016Drive 82.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kalutara to Sinharaja Forest Reservecar 82.3 km
1h 28mRs 3,711–5,361Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Sinharaja Forest Reservetaxi 82.3 km
1h 28mRs 9,000–11,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
5h 38mRs 5,905–8,820
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Sinharaja Forest Reserve is to drive which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Sinharaja Forest Reserve is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Sinharaja Forest Reserve. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Madampe via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Kalutara and Sinharaja Forest Reserve is 200 km. The road distance is 82.3 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Sinharaja Forest Reserve without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Kalutara to Sinharaja Forest Reserve, including transfers.
Kalutara to Sinharaja Forest Reserve bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Sinharaja Forest Reserve bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Sinharaja Forest Reserve is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Kalutara to Sinharaja Forest Reserve.
There are 162+ hotels available in Sinharaja Forest Reserve.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kalutara to Sinharaja Forest Reserve via Colombo, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Madampe in around 5h 22m.
- 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
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
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 Need to know: Greyhound, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.