There are 4 ways to get from Ranna to Kalutara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tangalle to Kalutarabus
3h 7mRs 5,800–7,050Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Kalutara Southtrain Beliatta
4h 39mRs 7,098–11,105Drive 149.1 km
- Drive from Ranna to Kalutaracar 149.1 km
1h 48mRs 6,793–9,812Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranna to Kalutarataxi 149.1 km
1h 48mRs 42,000–55,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ranna to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ranna to Kalutara is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranna to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Tangalle and arriving at Kalutara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranna to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Kalutara South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Ranna and Kalutara is 168 km. The road distance is 149.1 km.
The best way to get from Ranna to Kalutara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Ranna to Kalutara, including transfers.
Ranna to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Tangalle station.
Ranna to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Ranna to Kalutara is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 12000 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Ranna, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Tangalle to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Beliatta to Kalutara South 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Beliatta to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tangalle to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 42,000–55,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ranna to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Ranna to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranna to Kalutara is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Ranna to Kalutara.
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