There are 4 ways to get from Pilimathalawa to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Maradanatrain Kandy
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
3h 57mRs 2,464–5,857Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
5h 17mRs 2,366–4,369Drive 139.9 km
- Drive from Pilimathalawa to Kalutaracar 139.9 km
2h 12mRs 6,339–9,156Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pilimathalawa to Kalutarataxi 139.9 km
2h 12mRs 7,000–8,500
Pilimathalawa to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pilimathalawa to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Pilimathalawa to Kalutara is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pilimathalawa station to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kalutara via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Pilimathalawa to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Pilimatalawa and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Pilimathalawa and Kalutara is 152 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.
The best way to get from Pilimathalawa to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Pilimathalawa to Kalutara, including transfers.
Pilimathalawa to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Pilimathalawa to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pilimatalawa station.
The best way to get from Pilimathalawa to Kalutara is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Pilimatalawa to Kalutara South via Maradana in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pilimatalawa to Kalutara via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Colombo in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pilimatalawa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 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
Train from Maradana to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Pilimathalawa to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Pilimathalawa to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pilimathalawa to Kalutara is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Pilimathalawa to Kalutara.
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