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

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There are 7 ways to get from Polgahawela to Kalpitiya by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    5h 19m

  2. Train, taxi via Welisara

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Polgahawela to Ragamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    6h 33m
    Rs 4,819–8,791

  3. Drive 144.6 km

    1. Drive from Polgahawela to Kalpitiyacar car 144.6 km
    2h 38m
    Rs 6,473–9,349

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Kalpitiyataxi taxi 144.6 km
    2h 38m
    Rs 7,000–9,000

  5. Bus, taxi via Colombo

    1. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Puttalambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    5h 35m

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Wellawattabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Puttalambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    6h 8m

  7. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Galgamuwatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Galgamuwa to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    3h 29m
    Rs 12,245–16,928

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 259.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

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

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