There are 8 ways to get from Kalutara to Vantharumoolai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
6h 45mRs 2,876–6,622Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
6h 49mRs 2,534–4,793Bus
- Take the bus from Kalutara to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Eravurbus Wellawatta
7h 42mRs 3,683–4,352Drive 322.7 km
- Drive from Kalutara to Vantharumoolaicar 322.7 km
5h 22mRs 14,550–21,016Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Vantharumoolaitaxi 322.7 km
5h 22mRs 16,000–20,000Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the train from Habarana to Eravur Stationtrain
5h 58mRs 38,770–168,600Train via Colombo
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
10h 27mRs 2,876–6,622Taxi, fly to Kandy
- Take the taxi from Kalutara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Vantharumoolaitaxi
4h 41mRs 47,350–168,050
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara to Vantharumoolai is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara to Vantharumoolai is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 47000 - Rs. 170000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara to Vantharumoolai. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Eravur via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara to Vantharumoolai station. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Eravur Station via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Kalutara and Vantharumoolai is 384 km. The road distance is 322.7 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Vantharumoolai without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Kalutara to Vantharumoolai, including transfers.
Kalutara to Vantharumoolai bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara to Vantharumoolai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara to Vantharumoolai is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4400 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Vantharumoolai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kalutara South to Vantharumoolai via Fort Station and Eravur Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalutara to Vantharumoolai via Dambulla and Eravur in around 7h 42m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- 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 Fort Station to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Habarana to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
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 Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–25,000
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
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kalutara to Vantharumoolai bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kalutara to Vantharumoolai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara to Vantharumoolai is 323 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Kalutara to Vantharumoolai.
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