There are 4 ways to get from Polgahawela to Kalutara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Kalutarabus
2h 18mRs 850–1,200Train
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
3h 2mRs 2,433–5,812Drive 110.7 km
- Drive from Polgahawela to Kalutaracar 110.7 km
1h 41mRs 4,994–7,214Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Kalutarataxi 110.7 km
1h 41mRs 5,500–7,000
Polgahawela to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polgahawela to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Polgahawela to Kalutara is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Kalutara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Polgahawela to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Kalutara South via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Polgahawela and Kalutara is 120 km. The road distance is 110.7 km.
The best way to get from Polgahawela to Kalutara without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200.
The bus from Polgahawela to Kalutara takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs once daily.
Polgahawela to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Polgahawela to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Polgahawela to Kalutara is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Polgahawela, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Polgahawela to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Polgahawela Junction to Kalutara South via Fort Station in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Polgahawela to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Polgahawela to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polgahawela to Kalutara is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Polgahawela to Kalutara.
There are 834+ hotels available in Kalutara.