There are 5 ways to get from Welisara 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, train
best- Take the bus from Mahabage to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
2h 19mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Peralanda to Colombo Forttrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
2h 34mRs 2,381–5,735Bus
- Take the bus from Mahabage to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
2h 31mDrive 55.5 km
- Drive from Welisara to Kalutaracar 55.5 km
1h 5mRs 2,442–3,528Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welisara to Kalutarataxi 55.5 km
1h 5mRs 15,000–18,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welisara to Kalutara is to drive which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3600 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Welisara to Kalutara is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Welisara to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Mahabage and arriving at Kalutara via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Welisara to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Peralanda and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Welisara and Kalutara is 60 km. The road distance is 55.5 km.
The best way to get from Welisara to Kalutara without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Welisara to Kalutara, including transfers.
Welisara to Kalutara bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Mahabage station.
Welisara to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Peralanda station.
The best way to get from Welisara to Kalutara is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Welisara, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Mahabage to Kalutara via Pettah and Colombo in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peralanda to Kalutara South via Maradana in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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 Peralanda to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Mahabage to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Mahabage to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- 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
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
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
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Welisara to Kalutara bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Welisara to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welisara to Kalutara is 56 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Welisara to Kalutara.
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