There are 4 ways to get from Kalutara (Station) to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
53 minTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
1h 4mRs 1,200–2,600Drive 43.7 km
- Drive from Kalutara (Station) to Colombocar 43.7 km
50 minRs 1,848–2,668Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara (Station) to Colombotaxi 43.7 km
50 minRs 12,000–15,000
Kalutara (Station) to Colombo by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara (Station) to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara (Station) to Colombo is to drive which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalutara and arriving at Colombo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Kalutara (Station) and Colombo is 44 km. The road distance is 43.7 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara (Station) to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 53 min and costs .
The bus from Kalutara to Colombo takes 53 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Kalutara (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Kalutara (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara (Station) to Colombo is to bus which takes 53 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Kalutara (Station), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Colombo once daily, and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kalutara South to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 1,300–2,600
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kalutara (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kalutara (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara (Station) to Colombo is 44 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Kalutara (Station) to Colombo.
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