There are 5 ways to get from Moratuwa to Kalkudah by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Soysapura to Puttalambus
4h 7mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
6h 31mRs 4,085–7,942Drive 168.9 km
- Drive from Moratuwa to Kalkudahcar 168.9 km
2h 48mRs 7,675–11,085Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moratuwa to Kalkudahtaxi 168.9 km
2h 48mRs 46,000–55,000Bus via Pettah
- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
4h 22m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moratuwa to Kalkudah is to train which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Moratuwa to Kalkudah is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Moratuwa to Kalkudah. However, there are services departing from Soysapura and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Moratuwa to Kalkudah. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Puttalam via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Moratuwa and Kalkudah is 192 km. The road distance is 168.9 km.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Kalkudah without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Moratuwa to Kalkudah, including transfers.
Moratuwa to Kalkudah bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Soysapura station.
Moratuwa to Kalkudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Kalkudah is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and Kalkudah, North Western, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Soysapura to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Soysapura to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–55,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Moratuwa to Kalkudah bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Moratuwa to Kalkudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moratuwa to Kalkudah is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Moratuwa to Kalkudah.
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