There are 6 ways to get from Mihintale to Kalutara by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
5h 47mRs 3,831–7,691Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Kalutarabus
7h 8mRs 2,801–3,469Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rambewa to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
6h 8mDrive 245.8 km
- Drive from Mihintale to Kalutaracar 245.8 km
3h 49mRs 11,197–16,173Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mihintale to Kalutarataxi 245.8 km
3h 49mRs 27,000–32,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Mihintale to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)taxi
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane GIU - KCT
- Take the train from Habaraduwa to Kalutara Southtrain
6h 21mRs 20,366–101,469
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mihintale to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Mihintale to Kalutara is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mihintale to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kalutara via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Mihintale to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kalutara South via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Mihintale and Kalutara is 261 km. The road distance is 245.8 km.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Mihintale to Kalutara, including transfers.
Mihintale to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Mihintale to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Mihintale to Kalutara is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Mihintale, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Mount Lavinia twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mihintale to Kalutara via Anuradhapura and Kurunegala in around 7h 8m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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
Train from Habaraduwa to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Rambewa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–32,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mihintale to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Mihintale to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mihintale to Kalutara is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Mihintale to Kalutara.
There are 841+ hotels available in Kalutara.