There are 5 ways to get from Mawanella to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Rambukkana
best- Take the train from Rambukkana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
3h 39mRs 3,215–6,863Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kalutarabus
3h 49mRs 1,723–2,293Drive 126.4 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Kalutaracar 126.4 km
1h 57mRs 5,668–8,187Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Kalutarataxi 126.4 km
1h 57mRs 6,000–8,000Train
- Take the train from Balana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
4h 21mRs 3,039–6,655
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 49m.
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 Kegalle and arriving at Kalutara via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Kalutara South via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Mawanella and Kalutara is 140 km. The road distance is 126.4 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Kalutara without a car is to train via Rambukkana which takes 3h 39m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Mawanella to Kalutara, including transfers.
Mawanella to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Mawanella to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Kalutara is to train via Rambukkana which takes 3h 39m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Mawanella, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Kalutara South via Rambukkana and Fort Station in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mawanella to Kalutara via Kegalle and Nittambuwa in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Rambukkana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
Train from Balana to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Mawanella to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Mawanella to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort 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 826+ hotels available in Kalutara.









