There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Tangalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Tangallebus
2h 57mRs 850–1,200Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Beliattatrain Maradana
3h 5mRs 4,040–7,501Drive 140.3 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Tangallecar 140.3 km
1h 44mRs 6,394–9,236Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Tangalletaxi 140.3 km
1h 44mRs 40,000–48,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Tangalle is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Tangalle is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalutara and arriving at Tangalle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Kalutara and Tangalle is 155 km. The road distance is 140.3 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Tangalle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200.
The bus from Kalutara to Tangalle takes 2h 57m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kalutara to Tangalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Tangalle is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Tangalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Tangalle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kalutara South to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 40,000–48,000
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 Tangalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Kalutara to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Tangalle is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Kalutara to Tangalle.
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