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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kandy to Kalutara

Composite routes from Kandy to Kalutara

Cheapest
2 h 24 min
Car
151 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Kandy to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$423.91

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Kandy to Fort
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.71–$2.17
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.32–$0.92
Train from Habaraduwa to Kalutara
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.54–$1.52

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.98–$1.74
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.33–$0.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kalutara?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kalutara is to train which costs $1.03 - $3.04 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Kalutara?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kalutara is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $19.57 - $29.35 .

Is there a direct train between Kandy and Kalutara?

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 26m.

How far is it from Kandy to Kalutara?

The distance between Kandy and Kalutara is 164 km. The road distance is 151.9 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Kalutara without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Kalutara without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $1.03 - $3.04 .

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Kalutara?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Kandy to Kalutara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Kalutara train from?

Kandy to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.

Train or bus from Kandy to Kalutara?

The best way to get from Kandy to Kalutara is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $1.03 - $3.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $20.65 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Kandy to Kalutara train arrive?

Kandy to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Kalutara?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kalutara is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Kandy to Kalutara.

Where can I stay near Kalutara?

There are 708+ hotels available in Kalutara. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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