There are 6 ways to get from Galigamuwa to Ratnapura by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Alawwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
4h 12mRs 1,938–2,431Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Galigamuwa to Avissawellataxi
- Take the bus from Avissawella to Rathnapurabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
1h 35mRs 4,601–5,219Train, bus
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
4h 20mRs 2,439–4,450Bus via Warakapola
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
4h 22mDrive 78.3 km
- Drive from Galigamuwa to Ratnapuracar 78.3 km
1h 37mRs 3,515–5,077Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galigamuwa to Ratnapurataxi 78.3 km
1h 37mRs 4,000–4,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galigamuwa to Ratnapura is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Galigamuwa to Ratnapura is to taxi and bus which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Galigamuwa to Ratnapura. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Galigamuwa and Ratnapura is 165 km. The road distance is 78.3 km.
The best way to get from Galigamuwa to Ratnapura without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Galigamuwa to Ratnapura, including transfers.
Galigamuwa to Ratnapura bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Alawwa station.
Galigamuwa to Ratnapura bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galigamuwa to Ratnapura is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Galigamuwa to Ratnapura.
There are 120+ hotels available in Ratnapura.
What companies run services between Galigamuwa, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Galigamuwa to Rathnapura via Alawwa, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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
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
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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Avissawella to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–4,800
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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