There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kalametiya Point by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Tangallebus
4h 14mRs 7,929–9,730Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 18mRs 9,240–14,057Drive 200.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kalametiya Pointcar 200.4 km
2h 36mRs 8,580–12,393Bus via Matara
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 38mRs 8,334–10,181
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kalametiya Point is to bus which costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kalametiya Point is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Kalametiya Point. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Tangalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kalametiya Point. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Colombo and Kalametiya Point is 220 km. The road distance is 200.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kalametiya Point without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 10000.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Colombo to Kalametiya Point, including transfers.
Colombo to Kalametiya Point bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Kalametiya Point train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kalametiya Point is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 10000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 15000 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kalametiya Point, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Tangalle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Kalametiya Point bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Colombo to Kalametiya Point train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kalametiya Point is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Colombo to Kalametiya Point.
There are 171+ hotels available in Kalametiya Point.