There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara to Tangalle beach by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kalutara South to Beliattatrain Maradana
3h 7mRs 4,340–7,901Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Tangallebus
3h 30mRs 850–1,200Drive 141.4 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Tangalle beachcar 141.4 km
1h 46mRs 6,222–8,988Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Tangalle beachtaxi 141.4 km
1h 46mRs 40,000–48,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Tangalle beach is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Tangalle beach is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
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 beach. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Kalutara and Tangalle beach is 150 km. The road distance is 141.4 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Tangalle beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Kalutara to Tangalle beach, including transfers.
Kalutara to Tangalle beach bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Tangalle beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Tangalle beach is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Tangalle beach, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 46m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kalutara to Tangalle beach bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Kalutara to Tangalle beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Tangalle beach is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Kalutara to Tangalle beach.
There are 1380+ hotels available in Tangalle beach.