There are 5 ways to get from Wellawatte to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
1h 41mRs 2,271–5,720Drive 36.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellawatte to Kalutaracar 36.3 km
42 minRs 1,649–2,381Bus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Moratuwabus
- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Kalutarabus
1h 45mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Wellawatte to Kalutarataxi 36.3 km
42 minRs 10,000–12,000Train via Dehiwala
- Take the train from Dehiwala to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
1h 53mRs 2,369–5,718
Wellawatte to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellawatte to Kalutara is to drive which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellawatte to Kalutara is to drive which takes 42 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellawatte to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane and arriving at Kalutara via Moratuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellawatte to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Kalutara South via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Wellawatte and Kalutara is 35 km. The road distance is 36.3 km.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Wellawatte to Kalutara, including transfers.
Wellawatte to Kalutara bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane station.
Wellawatte to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Kalutara is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Wellawatte, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Kalutara South twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Kalutara via Moratuwa in around 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mount Lavinia to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Dehiwala to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Moratuwa to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Wellawatte to Kalutara bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Moratuwa station.
Wellawatte to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellawatte to Kalutara is 36 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Wellawatte to Kalutara.
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