There are 4 ways to get from Rathnapura to Kegalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
5h 6mRs 2,202–4,229Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
5h 12mRs 1,852–2,379Drive 81.6 km
- Drive from Rathnapura to Kegallecar 81.6 km
1h 37mRs 3,662–5,290Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathnapura to Kegalletaxi 81.6 km
1h 37mRs 4,200–5,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathnapura to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rathnapura to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathnapura to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Rathnapura and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Rathnapura and Kegalle is 170 km. The road distance is 81.6 km.
The best way to get from Rathnapura to Kegalle without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 6m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Rathnapura to Kegalle, including transfers.
Rathnapura to Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Rathnapura station.
Rathnapura to Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathnapura to Kegalle is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Rathnapura to Kegalle.
There are 119+ hotels available in Kegalle.
What companies run services between Rathnapura, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Rathnapura to Kegalle via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo, and Polgahawela in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,200–5,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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