There are 4 ways to get from Ragama to Kegalle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ragama to Polgahawelatrain Colombo / ...
1h 14mRs 1,919–3,791Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
3h 8mRs 1,460–3,145Drive 66.4 km
- Drive from Ragama to Kegallecar 66.4 km
1h 4mRs 2,922–4,220Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ragama to Kegalletaxi 66.4 km
1h 4mRs 18,000–22,000
Ragama to Kegalle by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ragama to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3200 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ragama to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ragama to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kegalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Ragama to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Ragama and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Ragama and Kegalle is 70 km. The road distance is 66.4 km.
The best way to get from Ragama to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Ragama to Kegalle, including transfers.
Ragama to Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ragama to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Ragama to Kegalle is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3200 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Ragama, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Polgahawela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
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
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Ragama to Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Ragama to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ragama to Kegalle is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Ragama to Kegalle.
There are 105+ hotels available in Kegalle.









