What is the cheapest way to get from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah?

The cheapest way to get from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah is to drive which costs Rs. 650 - Rs. 1000 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah?

The fastest way to get from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5000.

Is there a direct bus between Ratmalana (Station) and Pettah?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Pettah. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Ratmalana (Station) and Pettah?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah?

The distance between Ratmalana (Station) and Pettah is 15 km. The road distance is 15.4 km.

How do I travel from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah without a car?

The best way to get from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.

How long does it take to get from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah?

The train from Mount Lavinia to Fort Station takes 19 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah bus from?

Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Ratmalana station.

Where do I catch the Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah train from?

Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.

Train or bus from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah?

The best way to get from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah is to train which takes 51 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah bus arrive?

Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Where does the Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah train arrive?

Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah is 15 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah.

Where can I stay near Pettah?

There are 1459+ hotels available in Pettah.

Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettah by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta / ...
51 min
Rs 1,100–2,900
Drive 15.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettahcar 15.4 km
18 min
Rs 687–993
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ratmalana to Pettahbus
1h 13m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ratmalana (Station) to Pettahtaxi 15.4 km
18 min
Rs 4,200–5,000

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Distance: 15.2 km
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Ratmalana (Station), Sri Lanka and Pettah, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Ratmalana to Pettah 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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