There are 5 ways to get from Galgamuwa to Ratnapura by train, bus, taxi, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Galgamuwa to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
5h 47mRs 1,612–3,367Bus
- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
8h 36mRs 2,083–3,879Train, taxi
- Take the train from Galgamuwa to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Ratnapurataxi
3h 34mRs 6,045–8,928Drive 177.4 km
- Drive from Galgamuwa to Ratnapuracar 177.4 km
3h 8mRs 8,003–11,560Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galgamuwa to Ratnapurataxi 177.4 km
3h 8mRs 19,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galgamuwa to Ratnapura is to train and bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Galgamuwa to Ratnapura is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galgamuwa to Ratnapura. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Galgamuwa and Ratnapura is 246 km. The road distance is 177.4 km.
The best way to get from Galgamuwa to Ratnapura without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Galgamuwa to Ratnapura, including transfers.
Galgamuwa to Ratnapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Galgamuwa to Ratnapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galgamuwa to Ratnapura is 177 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Galgamuwa to Ratnapura.
There are 119+ hotels available in Ratnapura.
What companies run services between Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Galgamuwa to Rathnapura via Thambuttegama, Tambuttegam, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galgamuwa to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Galgamuwa to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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 Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- 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
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 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,800–24,000
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
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