There are 5 ways to get from Moratuwa to Kegalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Polgahawelabus
2h 1mRs 1,595–2,068Bus via Ambepussa
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Ambepussabus 17
3h 15mRs 1,289–1,615Train
- Take the train from Moratuwa to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
2h 55mRs 3,084–6,739Drive 98.1 km
- Drive from Moratuwa to Kegallecar 98.1 km
1h 32mRs 4,447–6,423Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moratuwa to Kegalletaxi 98.1 km
1h 32mRs 27,000–32,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moratuwa to Kegalle is to bus via Ambepussa which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Moratuwa to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Moratuwa to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Moratuwa to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Moratuwa and Kegalle is 106 km. The road distance is 98.1 km.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Kegalle without a car is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2100.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Moratuwa to Kegalle, including transfers.
Moratuwa to Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Moratuwa station.
Moratuwa to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Moratuwa station.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Kegalle is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Moratuwa to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Moratuwa to Kegalle via Colombo Fort and Polgahawela in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Moratuwa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Moratuwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Moratuwa to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–320
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 280–320
- Semi Lux
- Rs 330–460
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–32,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Moratuwa to Kegalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Moratuwa to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moratuwa to Kegalle is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Moratuwa to Kegalle.
There are 118+ hotels available in Kegalle.