There are 5 ways to get from Vavuniya 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 via Ambepussa
best- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Warakapolabus
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Kalutarabus
6h 1mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
8h 53mRs 1,660–2,492Train
- Take the train from Vavuniya to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
6h 28mRs 2,479–6,068Drive 291.7 km
- Drive from Vavuniya to Kalutaracar 291.7 km
4h 35mRs 12,831–18,534Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Kalutarataxi 291.7 km
4h 35mRs 14,000–18,000
Vavuniya to Kalutara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vavuniya to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2500 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Vavuniya to Kalutara is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vavuniya to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Kalutara via Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Vavuniya to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Kalutara South via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Vavuniya and Kalutara is 302 km. The road distance is 291.7 km.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Kalutara without a car is to bus via Ambepussa which takes 6h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Vavuniya to Kalutara, including transfers.
Vavuniya to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Vavuniya station.
Vavuniya to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Kalutara is to bus via Ambepussa which takes 6h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Vavuniya to Kalutara via Warakapola in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Vavuniya to Mount Lavinia twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Vavuniya to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Vavuniya to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,392
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,500
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Booking & Getting There
Vavuniya to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Vavuniya to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vavuniya to Kalutara is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Vavuniya to Kalutara.
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