There are 5 ways to get from Ratmalana to Katugastota by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Ratmalana to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 44mRs 26,592–126,145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Kandybus 17
4h 37mRs 917–1,058Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mavilmadatrain Colombo
5hRs 2,377–5,830Drive 131 km
- Drive from Ratmalana to Katugastotacar 131 km
2h 15mRs 5,941–8,581Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratmalana to Katugastotataxi 131 km
2h 15mRs 36,000–43,000
Ratmalana to Katugastota by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratmalana to Katugastota is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1100 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ratmalana to Katugastota is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratmalana to Katugastota. However, there are services departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Kandy via Moratuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Ratmalana to Katugastota. However, there are services departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Mavilmada via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Ratmalana and Katugastota is 164 km. The road distance is 131 km.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Katugastota without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1100.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Ratmalana to Katugastota, including transfers.
Ratmalana to Katugastota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Moratuwa station.
Ratmalana to Katugastota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Katugastota is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Ratmalana, Sri Lanka and Katugastota, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Moratuwa to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 460–510 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Mavilmada 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Mavilmada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Moratuwa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 460–510
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 460–510
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–43,000
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
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 Katugastota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Ratmalana to Katugastota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mavilmada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratmalana to Katugastota is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Ratmalana to Katugastota.
There are 1522+ hotels available in Katugastota.