There are 5 ways to get from Talawakelle to Kalutara by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Talawakelle to Kaduwelabus
6h 29mRs 1,645–2,414Train
- Take the train from Talawakele to Maradanatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
7h 27mRs 2,534–5,959Drive 153.4 km
- Drive from Talawakelle to Kalutaracar 153.4 km
2h 50mRs 6,990–10,096Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talawakelle to Kalutarataxi 153.4 km
2h 50mRs 7,500–9,500Fly, train
- Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane NUF - KCT
- Take the train from Habaraduwa to Kalutara Southtrain
4h 45mRs 12,483–89,517
Talawakelle to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talawakelle to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2500 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Talawakelle to Kalutara is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Talawakelle to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Talawakelle and arriving at Kalutara via Kaduwela and Panadura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Talawakelle to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Talawakele and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Talawakelle and Kalutara is 172 km. The road distance is 153.4 km.
The best way to get from Talawakelle to Kalutara without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2500.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Talawakelle to Kalutara, including transfers.
Talawakelle to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Talawakelle station.
Talawakelle to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talawakele station.
The best way to get from Talawakelle to Kalutara is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Talawakelle, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Talawakelle to Kaduwela every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Talawakele to Kalutara South via Maradana in around 7h 27m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Hatton to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Talawakele to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
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
Train from Habaraduwa to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Talawakelle to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Talawakelle to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Talawakelle to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talawakelle to Kalutara is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Talawakelle to Kalutara.
There are 841+ hotels available in Kalutara.