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How to get fromPettah to Kalpitiyaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pettah to Kalpitiya by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    3h 6m

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    5h 10m
    Rs 4,888–7,392

  3. Drive 163.9 km

    1. Drive from Pettah to Kalpitiyacar car 163.9 km
    2h 41m
    Rs 7,325–10,580

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pettah to Kalpitiyataxi taxi 163.9 km
    2h 41m
    Rs 45,000–55,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pettah to Kalpitiya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 184.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Pettah, Sri Lanka and Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Pettah to Kalpitiya. However, you can take the bus to Puttalam then take the taxi to Kalpitiya. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puttalam then take the taxi to Kalpitiya.

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