There are 4 ways to get from Kelaniya to Aluthgama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Aluthgamatrain Maradana
1h 25mRs 3,777–5,945Drive 69.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kelaniya to Aluthgamacar 69.7 km
1h 6mRs 3,148–4,547Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Aluthgamabus
1h 26mRs 3,575–4,380Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kelaniya to Aluthgamataxi 69.7 km
1h 6mRs 20,000–25,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kelaniya to Aluthgama is to drive which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4600 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kelaniya to Aluthgama is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelaniya to Aluthgama. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Aluthgama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kelaniya to Aluthgama. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Aluthgama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Kelaniya and Aluthgama is 71 km. The road distance is 69.7 km.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Aluthgama without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Kelaniya to Aluthgama, including transfers.
Kelaniya to Aluthgama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Kelaniya to Aluthgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Aluthgama is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4400 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Aluthgama, Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Aluthgama 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Aluthgama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kelaniya to Aluthgama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Kelaniya to Aluthgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Aluthgama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelaniya to Aluthgama is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Kelaniya to Aluthgama.
There are 840+ hotels available in Aluthgama.