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How to get fromRathnapuram to Ratnapuraby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Rathnapuram to Ratnapura by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Ratnapurataxi taxi
    6h 21m
    Rs 6,589–9,778

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kilinochchi to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus bus 122/210
    8h 30m
    Rs 2,089–4,218

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus bus 122/210
    8h 23m
    Rs 3,372–3,648

  4. Drive 358.3 km

    1. Drive from Rathnapuram to Ratnapuracar car 358.3 km
    6h 4m
    Rs 16,166–23,350

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rathnapuram to Ratnapurataxi taxi 358.3 km
    6h 4m
    Rs 17,000–22,000

  6. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Embilipitiyataxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Rathnapurabus bus
    8h 11m

  7. Train, bus via Anuradhapura

    1. Take the train from Murikandy to Anuradhapuratrain train
    2. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 57
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus bus
    11h 49m
    Rs 2,773–4,817

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,965Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rathnapuram to Ratnapura.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 357.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Rathnapuram, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Rathnapuram to Rathnapura via Kilinochchi, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 23m.

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