There are 5 ways to get from Rathmalana to Kurunegala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Kurunegalatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2h 35mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Kurunegalabus
3h 17mRs 850–1,200Drive 107.1 km
- Drive from Rathmalana to Kurunegalacar 107.1 km
1h 41mRs 4,839–6,989Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathmalana to Kurunegalataxi 107.1 km
1h 41mRs 29,000–35,000Bus via Pettah
- Take the bus from Ratmalana to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
3h 37m
Rathmalana to Kurunegala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathmalana to Kurunegala is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Rathmalana to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathmalana to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Kurunegala via Moratuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Kurunegala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Rathmalana and Kurunegala is 108 km. The road distance is 107.1 km.
The best way to get from Rathmalana to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Mount Lavinia to Kurunegala takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.
Rathmalana to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Moratuwa station.
Rathmalana to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Rathmalana to Kurunegala is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Rathmalana, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Kurunegala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Moratuwa to Kurunegala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mount Lavinia to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Moratuwa to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–35,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Rathmalana to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Rathmalana to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmalana to Kurunegala is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Rathmalana to Kurunegala.
There are 105+ hotels available in Kurunegala.