There are 3 ways to get from Balapitiya to Ratnapura by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
5h 48mRs 1,277–2,328Drive 110.1 km
- Drive from Balapitiya to Ratnapuracar 110.1 km
1h 56mRs 4,969–7,178Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Ratnapurataxi 110.1 km
1h 56mRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Ratnapura is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2400 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Balapitiya to Ratnapura is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Balapitiya to Ratnapura. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Balapitiya and Ratnapura is 177 km. The road distance is 110.1 km.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Ratnapura without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Balapitiya to Ratnapura, including transfers.
Balapitiya to Ratnapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Balapitiya to Ratnapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balapitiya to Ratnapura is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Balapitiya to Ratnapura.
There are 120+ hotels available in Ratnapura.
What companies run services between Balapitiya, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Balapitiya to Rathnapura via Ambalangoda and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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