There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kalapuwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to AhangamaMaradana
2h 41mRs 235–4,300Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Ahangama
2h 44mDrive 137 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kalapuwa137 km
1h 52mRs 5,723–8,266Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kalapuwa137 km
1h 52mRs 39,000–47,000Bus via Matara Bus Station
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus StationColombo
3h 7mRs 9,533–11,580
Colombo to Kalapuwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kalapuwa is to train which costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 4300 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kalapuwa is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo and arriving at Ahangama. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Ahangama. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Colombo and Kalapuwa is 135 km. The road distance is 137 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kalapuwa without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 4300.
The train from Fort Station to Ahangama takes 2h 41m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Colombo to Kalapuwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Kalapuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kalapuwa is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kalapuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ahangama 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 235–4,300 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Ahangama once daily, and the journey takes 2h 44m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ahangama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 235–4,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,300
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,763
- 2nd Class
- Rs 235
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,116
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Ahangama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–47,000
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 to Kalapuwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ahangama station.
Colombo to Kalapuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ahangama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kalapuwa is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Colombo to Kalapuwa.
There are 4635+ hotels available in Kalapuwa.