There are 4 ways to get from Nawalapitiya to Ratnapura by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Colombo
best- Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
6h 30mRs 1,606–3,358Drive 82.5 km
- Drive from Nawalapitiya to Ratnapuracar 82.5 km
2h 4mRs 3,685–5,322Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Ratnapurataxi 82.5 km
2h 4mRs 5,500–7,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Bandarawelatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Bandarawela to Rathnapurabus Badulla-Colombo / ...
7h 46mRs 3,570–5,565
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nawalapitiya to Ratnapura is to train and bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Nawalapitiya to Ratnapura is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
The distance between Nawalapitiya and Ratnapura is 239 km. The road distance is 82.5 km.
The best way to get from Nawalapitiya to Ratnapura without a car is to train and bus via Colombo which takes 6h 30m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Nawalapitiya to Ratnapura, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nawalapitiya to Ratnapura is 83 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Nawalapitiya to Ratnapura.
There are 119+ hotels available in Ratnapura.
What companies run services between Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Nawalapitiya to Ratnapura. However, you can take the train to Fort Station, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Rathnapura. Alternatively, you can drive from Nawalapitiya to Ratnapura in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Nawalapitiya to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Nawalapitiya to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Bandarawela to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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