There are 4 ways to get from Rathmalana to Kolonna by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Ratmalana to Beliattatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Beliatta to Kolonnataxi
5h 8mRs 16,240–23,038Drive 144.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Rathmalana to Kolonnacar 144.1 km
2h 39mRs 6,471–9,347Bus
- Take the bus from Ratmalana to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
5h 59mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Rathmalana to Kolonnataxi 144.1 km
2h 39mRs 39,000–47,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathmalana to Kolonna is to drive which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rathmalana to Kolonna is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathmalana to Kolonna. However, there are services departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Madampe via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Rathmalana and Kolonna is 223 km. The road distance is 144.1 km.
The best way to get from Rathmalana to Kolonna without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 23000.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Rathmalana to Kolonna, including transfers.
Rathmalana to Kolonna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Ratmalana station.
Rathmalana to Kolonna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmalana to Kolonna is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Rathmalana to Kolonna.
There are 448+ hotels available in Kolonna.
What companies run services between Rathmalana, Sri Lanka and Kolonna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ratmalana to Kolonna via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Madampe in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ratmalana to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Ratmalana to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–47,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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
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