There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kalutara North by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
56 minTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Northtrain Maradana
59 minRs 1,200–2,600Drive 42.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kalutara Northcar 42.4 km
50 minRs 1,794–2,590Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Kalutara Northtaxi 42.4 km
50 minRs 11,000–14,000
Colombo to Kalutara North by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kalutara North is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kalutara North is to drive which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2600.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Kalutara North. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Colombo and Kalutara North is 48 km. The road distance is 42.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kalutara North without a car is to bus which takes 56 min and costs .
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Colombo to Kalutara North, including transfers.
Colombo to Kalutara North train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kalutara North is to bus which takes 56 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 59 min.
Colombo to Kalutara North train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kalutara North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kalutara North is 42 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Colombo to Kalutara North.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kalutara North, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Kalutara once daily, and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kalutara North once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 59 min.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara North
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 1,200–2,600
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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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