There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Rathna Ella by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Rathna Ellataxi
4h 52mRs 6,776–9,974Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pinarawabus Route 99
6h 35mRs 1,865–2,478Bus via Welimada
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus 79-1
6h 6mRs 4,312–5,166Drive 206.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Rathna Ellacar 206.2 km
3h 52mRs 9,395–13,571Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Rathna Ellataxi
2h 57mRs 26,775–126,607Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Halielatrain Colombo
9h 28mRs 2,179–4,204
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Rathna Ella is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Rathna Ella is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Rathna Ella. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Welimada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Rathna Ella. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Haliela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Colombo and Rathna Ella is 234 km. The road distance is 206.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Rathna Ella without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 52m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Colombo to Rathna Ella, including transfers.
Colombo to Rathna Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Rathna Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Rathna Ella is to bus via Welimada which takes 6h 6m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Rathna Ella, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Haliela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 9h 7m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Haliela
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pinarawa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,800–7,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Rathna Ella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Welimada station.
Colombo to Rathna Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Haliela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Rathna Ella is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Colombo to Rathna Ella.
There are 1639+ hotels available in Rathna Ella.