There are 4 ways to get from Kegalle to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
3h 15mRs 3,136–6,770Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kalutarabus
3h 38mRs 958–1,372Drive 113.7 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Kalutaracar 113.7 km
1h 44mRs 5,134–7,416Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Kalutarataxi 113.7 km
1h 44mRs 5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1400 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Kalutara is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Kalutara via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Kalutara South via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Kegalle and Kalutara is 128 km. The road distance is 113.7 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Kegalle to Kalutara, including transfers.
Kegalle to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Kegalle to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Kalutara is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1400 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kegalle to Kalutara South via Polgahawela Junction and Fort Station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kegalle to Kalutara via Nittambuwa in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kegalle to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kegalle to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Kalutara is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Kegalle to Kalutara.
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