There are 6 ways to get from Kandy to Kalutara by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Fort StationKandy / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara SouthMaradana
4h 25mRs 2,476–6,409Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus TerminalKandy
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara SouthMaradana
6h 8mRs 1,598–3,033Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to NittambuwaKandy
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kalutara
5h 8mDrive 150.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kalutara150.7 km
2h 27mRs 6,349–9,170Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kalutara150.7 km
2h 27mRs 7,500–9,000Fly, train
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)KDW - KCT
- Take the train from Habaraduwa to Kalutara South
4h 42mRs 13,499–89,235
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 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kalutara is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kalutara via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kalutara South via Fort Station. 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 bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
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 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kalutara South via Fort Station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kalutara via Nittambuwa in around 5h 8m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- 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 2,600–3,900
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 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 Habaraduwa to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,700
- 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 2,500–2,700
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Kalutara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kalutara is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Kandy to Kalutara.
There are 808+ hotels available in Kalutara.