There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kalutara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
4h 25mRs 2,474–6,347Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
4h 58mRs 1,597–3,031Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus 17
4h 47mRs 2,198–2,642Drive 150.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kalutaracar 150.7 km
2h 28mRs 6,335–9,151Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kalutarataxi 150.7 km
2h 28mRs 7,500–9,000
Kandy to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kalutara is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kalutara is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Kandy and Kalutara is 163 km. The road distance is 150.7 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Kandy to Kalutara, including transfers.
Kandy to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kalutara is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700 and takes 4h 47m.
Kandy to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kalutara is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kandy to Kalutara.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kalutara South via Maradana in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Panadura every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 490–550 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,800
- 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 2,600–3,800
Train from Maradana to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 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
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–550
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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