There are 4 ways to get from Ragama to Minneriya by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 29mRs 23,997–139,587Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
5h 46mRs 1,813–3,666Bus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Habaranabus
3h 37mRs 3,689–4,601Drive 186.7 km
- Drive from Ragama to Minneriyacar 186.7 km
2h 51mRs 8,395–12,126
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ragama to Minneriya is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ragama to Minneriya is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ragama to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Kadawatha and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Ragama to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Ragama and arriving at Hingurakgoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Ragama and Minneriya is 183 km. The road distance is 186.7 km.
The best way to get from Ragama to Minneriya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Ragama to Minneriya, including transfers.
Ragama to Minneriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kadawatha station.
Ragama to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Ragama to Minneriya is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4600 and takes 3h 37m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Ragama, Sri Lanka and Minneriya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kadawatha to Habarana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 9m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Ragama to Minneriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Habarana station.
Ragama to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hingurakgoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ragama to Minneriya is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Ragama to Minneriya.
There are 880+ hotels available in Minneriya.