There are 7 ways to get from Chenkalady to Ratnapura by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Ratnapurataxi
2h 36mRs 38,069–123,264Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
8h 34mRs 2,680–3,151Train, taxi
- Take the train from Eravur Station to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Ratnapurataxi
7h 39mRs 6,179–9,163Drive 270.8 km
- Drive from Chenkalady to Ratnapuracar 270.8 km
4h 24mRs 12,220–17,650Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chenkalady to Ratnapurataxi 270.8 km
4h 24mRs 13,000–16,000Fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi, bus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi
- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Rathnapurabus
4h 30mRs 18,839–100,064Train, bus
- Take the train from Eravur Station to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus
10h 48mRs 2,879–6,503
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chenkalady to Ratnapura is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chenkalady to Ratnapura is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 38000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chenkalady to Ratnapura. However, there are services departing from Eravur and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Chenkalady and Ratnapura is 321 km. The road distance is 270.8 km.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Ratnapura without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 39m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Chenkalady to Ratnapura, including transfers.
Chenkalady to Ratnapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Eravur station.
Chenkalady to Ratnapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chenkalady to Ratnapura is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Chenkalady to Ratnapura.
There are 120+ hotels available in Ratnapura.
What companies run services between Chenkalady, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Eravur to Rathnapura via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Eravur Station to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Eravur Station to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Eravur to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
Bus from Embilipitiya to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,800–32,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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