There are 6 ways to get from Pasikudah to Kalutara by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalutarabus
7h 14mRs 3,800–4,491Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Kalutarabus
9h 3mRs 2,626–4,963Train
- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
8h 43mRs 2,976–6,763Drive 323.1 km
- Drive from Pasikudah to Kalutaracar 323.1 km
5h 3mRs 14,530–20,988Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pasikudah to Kalutarataxi 323.1 km
5h 3mRs 16,000–20,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
7h 20mRs 4,000–6,291
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pasikudah to Kalutara is to train and bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5000 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Pasikudah to Kalutara is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasikudah to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kalutara via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasikudah to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Pasikudah and Kalutara is 334 km. The road distance is 323.1 km.
The best way to get from Pasikudah to Kalutara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Pasikudah to Kalutara, including transfers.
Pasikudah to Kalutara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Pasikudah to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Pasikudah to Kalutara is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Pasikudah, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pasikudah to Kalutara via Oddaimavadi and Dambulla in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pasikudah to Kalutara South via Valaichchenai and Maradana in around 8h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
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
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 Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- 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
- 5h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Pasikudah to Kalutara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Pasikudah to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasikudah to Kalutara is 323 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Pasikudah to Kalutara.
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