There are 4 ways to get from Slave Island to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
49 minRs 1,200–2,900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
53 minRs 800–1,100Drive 42.7 km
- Drive from Slave Island to Kalutaracar 42.7 km
50 minRs 1,945–2,810Taxi
- Take the taxi from Slave Island to Kalutarataxi 42.7 km
50 minRs 11,000–14,000
Slave Island to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Slave Island to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Slave Island to Kalutara is to train which takes 49 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo and arriving at Kalutara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Kalutara South. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Slave Island and Kalutara is 42 km. The road distance is 42.7 km.
The best way to get from Slave Island to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Fort Station to Kalutara South takes 49 min including transfers and departs four times a day.
Slave Island to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Slave Island to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Slave Island to Kalutara is to train which takes 49 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 53 min.
What companies run services between Slave Island, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kalutara South 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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 Colombo to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Slave Island to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Slave Island to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slave Island to Kalutara is 43 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Slave Island to Kalutara.
There are 841+ hotels available in Kalutara.