There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Fort to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
49 minRs 1,200–2,900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
1h 1mRs 800–1,100Drive 44.3 km
- Drive from Colombo Fort to Kalutaracar 44.3 km
51 minRs 1,957–2,827Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo Fort to Kalutarataxi 44.3 km
51 minRs 12,000–15,000
Colombo Fort to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Fort to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Fort to Kalutara is to train which takes 49 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo and arriving at Kalutara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Kalutara South. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Colombo Fort and Kalutara is 42 km. The road distance is 44.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Fort to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Fort Station to Kalutara South takes 49 min including transfers and departs four times a day.
Colombo Fort to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo Fort to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo Fort to Kalutara is to train which takes 49 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 1h 1m.
What companies run services between Colombo Fort, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kalutara South 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min.
- 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 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- 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
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo Fort to Kalutara bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kalutara station.
Colombo Fort to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Fort to Kalutara is 44 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Colombo Fort to Kalutara.
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