There are 5 ways to get from Ragama to Kitulgala by plane, bus, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
1h 40mRs 22,997–139,587Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Galabodatrain Colombo
4h 22mRs 2,802–4,912Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Nawatabus
4h 19mRs 2,830–5,035Drive 75.6 km
- Drive from Ragama to Kitulgalacar 75.6 km
1h 26mRs 3,402–4,914Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ragama to Kitulgalataxi 75.6 km
1h 26mRs 20,000–25,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ragama to Kitulgala is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ragama to Kitulgala is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ragama to Kitulgala. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Nawata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Ragama to Kitulgala. However, there are services departing from Ragama and arriving at Galaboda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Ragama and Kitulgala is 144 km. The road distance is 75.6 km.
The best way to get from Ragama to Kitulgala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Ragama to Kitulgala, including transfers.
Ragama to Kitulgala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Ragama to Kitulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Ragama to Kitulgala is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 19m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Ragama, Sri Lanka and Kitulgala, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Nawata every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 42m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Galaboda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Nawata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
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 Kitulgala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nawata station.
Ragama to Kitulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galaboda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ragama to Kitulgala is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Ragama to Kitulgala.
There are 198+ hotels available in Kitulgala.