There are 4 ways to get from Ratmalana to Kegalle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2h 15mRs 1,944–3,828Bus
- Take the bus from Ratmalana to Warakapolabus
2h 33mDrive 89.4 km
- Drive from Ratmalana to Kegallecar 89.4 km
1h 30mRs 4,043–5,840Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratmalana to Kegalletaxi 89.4 km
1h 30mRs 24,000–30,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratmalana to Kegalle is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ratmalana to Kegalle is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratmalana to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Warakapola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Ratmalana to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Ratmalana and Kegalle is 98 km. The road distance is 89.4 km.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Ratmalana to Kegalle, including transfers.
Ratmalana to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Ratmalana station.
Ratmalana to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Kegalle is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Ratmalana, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Polgahawela Junction once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Ratmalana to Warakapola once daily, and the journey takes 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mount Lavinia to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Ratmalana to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–30,000
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 Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Warakapola station.
Ratmalana to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratmalana to Kegalle is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Ratmalana to Kegalle.
There are 118+ hotels available in Kegalle.