There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Ragala by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Warakapola
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Warakapolabus
1h 13mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Alawwabus
1h 20mRs 1,172–1,508Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Alawwatrain Colombo
1h 23mRs 1,606–3,351Drive 66 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ragalacar 66 km
1h 9mRs 2,955–4,268Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ragalataxi 66 km
1h 9mRs 18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ragala is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1600 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ragala is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ragala. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Warakapola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Ragala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Alawwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Colombo and Ragala is 68 km. The road distance is 66 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ragala without a car is to bus via Warakapola which takes 1h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Colombo to Ragala, including transfers.
Colombo to Ragala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Ragala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ragala is to bus via Warakapola which takes 1h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 1h 23m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ragala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Warakapola once daily, and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Alawwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Ragala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Warakapola station.
Colombo to Ragala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Alawwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ragala is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Colombo to Ragala.
There are 100+ hotels available in Ragala.