There are 3 ways to get from Elpitiya 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 59mRs 2,422–3,681Drive 83.4 km
- Drive from Elpitiya to Ratnapuracar 83.4 km
2h 8mRs 3,763–5,436Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Ratnapurataxi 83.4 km
2h 8mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elpitiya to Ratnapura is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3700 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Elpitiya to Ratnapura is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Elpitiya 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 59m.
The distance between Elpitiya and Ratnapura is 187 km. The road distance is 83.4 km.
The best way to get from Elpitiya to Ratnapura without a car is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Elpitiya to Ratnapura, including transfers.
Elpitiya to Ratnapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Elpitiya to Ratnapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elpitiya to Ratnapura is 83 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Elpitiya to Ratnapura.
There are 120+ hotels available in Ratnapura.
What companies run services between Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Elpitiya to Rathnapura via Ambalangoda and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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