Facts about the transport from Colombo to Kalutara
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 47m |
| Earliest Departure | 2:40 PM |
| Latest Departure | 3:44 PM |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 40 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway |
Colombo to Kalutara
Best Options
$72
$115
Other Options
Transportation from Colombo to Kalutara
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Trains$ 4.78
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Taxis$ 71.60
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Colombo
To Colombo
From Kalutara
Popular Routes in Sri Lanka
How to get from Colombo to Kalutara
Travelling between Colombo and Kalutara is possible by Train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 114.17 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 71.60.
How long does it take to get from Colombo to Kalutara?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Colombo and Kalutara depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Kalutara. Train will bring you to your destination in 47m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 1h 10m to reach Kalutara.
How much does it cost to get from Colombo to Kalutara?
Travelling between Colombo and Kalutara can be as cheap as USD 71.60 if you opt for a Ceylon Roots taxi and as expensive as USD 114.17 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Colombo and Kalutara ?
- 3 from Colombo to Kalutara starting from 00:00 Colombo until 00:00 Colombo
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Kalutara.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Colombo and Kalutara
Ceylon Roots
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Colombo to Kalutara?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 99% took a train
- 1% Other