There are 4 ways to get from Moratuwa to Ratnapura by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
3h 6mRs 1,087–1,381Drive 77.9 km
- Drive from Moratuwa to Ratnapuracar 77.9 km
1h 17mRs 3,523–5,088Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moratuwa to Ratnapurataxi 77.9 km
1h 17mRs 21,000–26,000Bus via Nugegoda
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Rathnapurabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
3h 22mRs 2,376–2,683
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moratuwa to Ratnapura is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1400 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Moratuwa to Ratnapura is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Moratuwa to Ratnapura. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Moratuwa and Ratnapura is 105 km. The road distance is 77.9 km.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Ratnapura without a car is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1400.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Moratuwa to Ratnapura, including transfers.
Moratuwa to Ratnapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Moratuwa to Ratnapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Rathnapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moratuwa to Ratnapura is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Moratuwa to Ratnapura.
There are 119+ hotels available in Ratnapura.
What companies run services between Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 300–340 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Nugegoda to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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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