There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ranwala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
1h 24mRs 1,933–3,812Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Alawwabus
1h 33mRs 1,822–2,388Drive 75.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ranwalacar 75.7 km
1h 15mRs 3,450–4,983Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ranwalataxi 75.7 km
1h 15mRs 20,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ranwala is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ranwala is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ranwala. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Alawwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Ranwala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Colombo and Ranwala is 85 km. The road distance is 75.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ranwala without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Colombo to Ranwala, including transfers.
Colombo to Ranwala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Ranwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ranwala is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ranwala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Alawwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 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 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Ranwala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Alawwa station.
Colombo to Ranwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ranwala is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Colombo to Ranwala.
There are 120+ hotels available in Ranwala.