There are 7 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Ratnapura by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Ratnapurataxi
6h 10mRs 6,179–9,154Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
8h 19mRs 1,679–3,592Bus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
8h 12mRs 2,909–3,046Drive 359.2 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Ratnapuracar 359.2 km
6h 1mRs 16,207–23,410Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Ratnapurataxi 359.2 km
6h 1mRs 17,000–22,000Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi
- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Rathnapurabus
8hTrain, bus via Anuradhapura
- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Anuradhapuratrain
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus
10h 50mRs 2,280–4,120
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Ratnapura is to train and bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3600 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Ratnapura is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Ratnapura. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Ratnapura is 351 km. The road distance is 359.2 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Ratnapura without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 10m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Kilinochchi to Ratnapura, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Ratnapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Ratnapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Ratnapura is 359 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Kilinochchi to Ratnapura.
There are 120+ hotels available in Ratnapura.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Rathnapura via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Kilinochchi to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Kilinochchi to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–2,750
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,600–2,750
Bus from Kilinochchi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- 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 Embilipitiya to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
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 Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 850–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,800–22,000
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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling by boat in Italy, Italy Travel Guides, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.