There are 5 ways to get from Valaichchenai to Kalutara by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalutarabus
7h 3mRs 3,328–3,899Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Kalutarabus
8h 50mRs 2,229–4,340Train
- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
8h 31mRs 2,579–6,136Drive 319.2 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai to Kalutaracar 319.2 km
4h 55mRs 14,367–20,752Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai to Kalutarataxi 319.2 km
4h 55mRs 16,000–19,000
Valaichchenai to Kalutara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai to Kalutara is to train and bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai to Kalutara is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kalutara via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Valaichchenai and Kalutara is 328 km. The road distance is 319.2 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Kalutara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Valaichchenai to Kalutara, including transfers.
Valaichchenai to Kalutara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Kalutara is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Oddaimavadi to Kalutara via Dambulla in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valaichchenai to Kalutara South via Maradana in around 8h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Maradana to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Valaichchenai to Kalutara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Valaichchenai to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai to Kalutara is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Valaichchenai to Kalutara.
There are 810+ hotels available in Kalutara.