There are 4 ways to get from Mawanella to Kalutara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Kalutarabus
2h 43mRs 2,251–2,856Train
- Take the train from Kadigamuwa to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
3h 12mRs 3,051–6,669Drive 126.4 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Kalutaracar 126.4 km
1h 57mRs 5,744–8,297Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Kalutarataxi 126.4 km
1h 57mRs 6,000–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Mawanella to Kalutara is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mawanella to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Kadigamuwa and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Mawanella and Kalutara is 145 km. The road distance is 126.4 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Kalutara without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Mawanella to Kalutara, including transfers.
Mawanella to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Mawanella to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kadigamuwa station.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Kalutara is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Mawanella, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Polgahawela to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Kalutara South via Kadigamuwa and Maradana in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kadigamuwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Maradana to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–8,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Mawanella to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Mawanella to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawanella to Kalutara is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Mawanella to Kalutara.
There are 842+ hotels available in Kalutara.