There are 5 ways to get from Welimada to Kalutara by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Welimada to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Fort Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain
7h 17mRs 2,688–6,213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
7h 18mRs 1,414–1,768Drive 189.6 km
- Drive from Welimada to Kalutaracar 189.6 km
3h 6mRs 8,546–12,344Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Kalutarataxi 189.6 km
3h 6mRs 23,000–28,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Hatton (NUF)taxi
- Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane NUF - KCT
- Take the train from Habaraduwa to Kalutara Southtrain
5h 29mRs 20,100–107,336
Welimada to Kalutara by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welimada to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1800 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Welimada to Kalutara is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Welimada to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Kalutara via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Welimada and Kalutara is 261 km. The road distance is 189.6 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Kalutara without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 17m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Welimada to Kalutara, including transfers.
Welimada to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Welimada to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welimada to Kalutara is 190 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Welimada to Kalutara.
There are 794+ hotels available in Kalutara.
What companies run services between Welimada, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Welimada to Kalutara via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo in around 7h 18m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Hatton to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 Habaraduwa to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Welimada to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–320
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–320
- Semi Lux
- Rs 330–460
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- 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
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–28,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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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