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How to get fromKelaniya to Kalutaraby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kelaniya to Kalutara by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kelaniya to Fort Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain train Maradana
    1h 2m
    Rs 4,342–6,613

  2. Drive  52 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kelaniya to Kalutaracar car 52 km
    47 min
    Rs 2,335–3,373

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus bus
    1h 4m
    Rs 3,575–4,380

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kelaniya to Kalutarataxi taxi 52 km
    47 min
    Rs 14,000–17,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain train Maradana
    1h 9m
    Rs 3,777–5,945

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  • Distance: 53.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Kalutara South 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 59 min.

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