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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kegalle to Ratnapura by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus bus 122/210
    4h 16m
    Rs 2,236–4,210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alawwa to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus bus 122/210
    4h 17m
    Rs 2,222–2,766

  3. Drive 84 km

    1. Drive from Kegalle to Ratnapuracar car 84 km
    1h 42m
    Rs 3,770–5,446

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kegalle to Ratnapurataxi taxi 84 km
    1h 42m
    Rs 4,300–5,500

  5. Bus via Alawwa

    1. Take the bus from Alawwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus bus 122/210
    4h 28m
    Rs 3,746–4,294

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kegalle to Ratnapura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 170.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kegalle to Rathnapura via Alawwa, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 4h 17m.

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