There are 4 ways to get from Ratmalana to Elpitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ratmalana to Ambalangodatrain Maradana
1h 48mRs 3,029–5,106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Ambalangodabus
2h 42mRs 2,624–3,290Drive 81.3 km
- Drive from Ratmalana to Elpitiyacar 81.3 km
1h 3mRs 3,676–5,310Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratmalana to Elpitiyataxi 81.3 km
1h 3mRs 22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratmalana to Elpitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3300 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ratmalana to Elpitiya is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratmalana to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Ambalangoda via Moratuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Ratmalana to Elpitiya. However, there are services departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Ratmalana and Elpitiya is 86 km. The road distance is 81.3 km.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Elpitiya without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Ratmalana to Elpitiya, including transfers.
Ratmalana to Elpitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Moratuwa station.
Ratmalana to Elpitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ratmalana station.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Elpitiya is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3300 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Ratmalana, Sri Lanka and Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ratmalana to Ambalangoda twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Moratuwa to Ambalangoda once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ratmalana to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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
Ratmalana to Elpitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Ratmalana to Elpitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratmalana to Elpitiya is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Ratmalana to Elpitiya.
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