There are 4 ways to get from Ratmalana to Mirissa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Panadura to Matarabus Panadura
2h 52mRs 2,248–3,355Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ratmalana to Polwathumodaratrain Maradana
3h 14mRs 231–3,000Drive 136.4 km
- Drive from Ratmalana to Mirissacar 136.4 km
1h 44mRs 6,214–8,976Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratmalana to Mirissataxi 136.4 km
1h 44mRs 37,000–45,000
Ratmalana to Mirissa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratmalana to Mirissa is to train which costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ratmalana to Mirissa is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratmalana to Mirissa. However, there are services departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Matara via Panadura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Polwathumodara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Ratmalana and Mirissa is 155 km. The road distance is 136.4 km.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Mirissa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Ratmalana to Mirissa, including transfers.
Ratmalana to Mirissa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Panadura station.
Ratmalana to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ratmalana station.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Mirissa is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Ratmalana, Sri Lanka and Mirissa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Panadura to Matara hourly. Tickets cost Rs 440–490 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ratmalana to Polwathumodara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 231–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ratmalana to Polwathumodara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 231–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,735
- 2nd Class
- Rs 231
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,082
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Panadura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 440–490
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 440–490
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Panadura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
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 Mirissa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara station.
Ratmalana to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polwathumodara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratmalana to Mirissa is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Ratmalana to Mirissa.
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