There are 5 ways to get from Matugama to Kalawana Ela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to ibbagamuwabus
4hRs 4,744–5,847Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Maradana to Ganewattatrain Colombo
4h 59mRs 5,365–9,461Drive 171 km
- Drive from Matugama to Kalawana Elacar 171 km
2h 35mRs 7,745–11,187Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matugama to Kalawana Elataxi 171 km
2h 35mRs 15,000–19,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kalutara to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ganewattatrain Colombo / ...
4h 58mRs 5,004–7,647
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matugama to Kalawana Ela is to bus which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Matugama to Kalawana Ela is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matugama to Kalawana Ela. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at ibbagamuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Matugama to Kalawana Ela. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Ganewatta via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Matugama and Kalawana Ela is 197 km. The road distance is 171 km.
The best way to get from Matugama to Kalawana Ela without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Matugama to Kalawana Ela, including transfers.
Matugama to Kalawana Ela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Matugama to Kalawana Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Matugama to Kalawana Ela is to bus which takes 4h and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Matugama, Sri Lanka and Kalawana Ela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to ibbagamuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matugama to Kalawana Ela via Kalutara South, Maradana, and Ganewatta in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Ganewatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Polgahawela to Ganewatta
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Kalutara to ibbagamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Matugama to Kalawana Ela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at ibbagamuwa station.
Matugama to Kalawana Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matugama to Kalawana Ela is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Matugama to Kalawana Ela.
There are 54+ hotels available in Kalawana Ela.