There are 4 ways to get from Wattala to Kalutara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Wattala to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
2h 14mDrive 51.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Wattala to Kalutaracar 51.5 km
59 minRs 2,347–3,390Bus
- Take the bus from Wattala to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
2h 26mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Wattala to Kalutarataxi 51.5 km
59 minRs 14,000–17,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Kalutara is to drive which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Kalutara is to drive which takes 59 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Kalutara via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Wattala and Kalutara is 56 km. The road distance is 51.5 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Kalutara without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Wattala to Kalutara, including transfers.
Wattala to Kalutara bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wattala station.
Wattala to Kalutara bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Kalutara is 52 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Wattala to Kalutara.
There are 841+ hotels available in Kalutara.
What companies run services between Wattala, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Wattala to Kalutara via Pettah and Colombo in around 2h 26m.
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Wattala to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Wattala to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- 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
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
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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