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How to get fromKalpitiya to Ratnapuraby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kalpitiya to Ratnapura by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ragama to Ratnapurataxi taxi
    6h 18m
    Rs 27,624–35,865

  2. Drive 227.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kalpitiya to Ratnapuracar car 227.1 km
    4h 3m
    Rs 10,245–14,798

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus bus
    6h 22m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Ratnapurataxi taxi 227.1 km
    4h 3m
    Rs 11,000–14,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kalpitiya to Ratnapura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kalpitiya to Ratnapura. However, you can take the taxi to Puttalam, take the train to Ragama, then take the taxi to Ratnapura. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Puttalam, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Rathnapura.

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