There are 5 ways to get from Kalawana Ela to Ratnapura by bus, car, taxi, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
5h 21mRs 2,195–4,790Drive 140.8 km
- Drive from Kalawana Ela to Ratnapuracar 140.8 km
2h 48mRs 6,306–9,109Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalawana Ela to Ratnapurataxi 140.8 km
2h 48mRs 7,000–8,500Train, bus via Polgahawela
- Take the train from Ganewatta to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus
6h 10mRs 3,168–6,793Train, bus
- Take the train from Ganewatta to Gampahatrain Trincomalee / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
6h 31mRs 3,068–6,793
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalawana Ela to Ratnapura is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4800 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kalawana Ela to Ratnapura is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalawana Ela to Ratnapura. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Kalawana Ela and Ratnapura is 206 km. The road distance is 140.8 km.
The best way to get from Kalawana Ela to Ratnapura without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Kalawana Ela to Ratnapura, including transfers.
Kalawana Ela to Ratnapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kalawana Ela to Ratnapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalawana Ela to Ratnapura is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Kalawana Ela to Ratnapura.
There are 119+ hotels available in Ratnapura.
What companies run services between Kalawana Ela, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kalawana Ela to Rathnapura via Kurunegala and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ganewatta to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
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
Train from Ganewatta to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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