There are 5 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 via Rambukkana
- Take the train from Rambukkana to Fort Stationtrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
3h 39mRs 3,215–6,863Drive 126.4 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Kalutaracar 126.4 km
1h 57mRs 5,674–8,195Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Kalutarataxi 126.4 km
1h 57mRs 6,000–8,000Train
- Take the train from Balana to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
3h 43mRs 3,039–6,655
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 Rambukkana and arriving at Kalutara South via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
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 Rambukkana 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 via Rambukkana, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 39m.
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 Rambukkana and Fort Station in around 3h 39m.
- 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 Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- 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 Maradana to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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 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 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 832+ hotels available in Kalutara.







