There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Kalawewa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to KalawewaColombo / ...
2h 56mRs 1,627–5,949Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to DambullaColombo / ...
4h 49mRs 2,419–2,965Drive 167.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kalawewa167.2 km
2h 39mRs 7,012–10,128Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kalawewa167.2 km
2h 39mRs 46,000–55,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
2h 8mRs 24,724–105,055
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kalawewa is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kalawewa is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 110000.
The distance between Colombo and Kalawewa is 181 km. The road distance is 167.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kalawewa without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Colombo to Kalawewa, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kalawewa is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 49m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 110000 and takes 2h 8m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kalawewa is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Colombo to Kalawewa.
There are 686+ hotels available in Kalawewa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kalawewa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kalawewa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 510–570 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kalawewa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–6,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–6,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–55,000
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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