There are 5 ways to get from Ratmalana to Pitigala by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Pitigalataxi
1h 41mRs 4,222–6,496Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ratmalana to Ambalangodatrain Maradana
2h 40mRs 2,904–4,891Bus
- Take the bus from Ratmalana to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
3h 53mDrive 78.2 km
- Drive from Ratmalana to Pitigalacar 78.2 km
1h 17mRs 3,525–5,091Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratmalana to Pitigalataxi 78.2 km
1h 17mRs 21,000–26,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ratmalana to Pitigala is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4900 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ratmalana to Pitigala is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratmalana to Pitigala. However, there are services departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ratmalana to Pitigala. However, there are services departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Ratmalana and Pitigala is 90 km. The road distance is 78.2 km.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Pitigala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Ratmalana to Pitigala, including transfers.
Ratmalana to Pitigala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Ratmalana station.
Ratmalana to Pitigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ratmalana station.
The best way to get from Ratmalana to Pitigala is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4900 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Ratmalana, Sri Lanka and Pitigala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Ratmalana to Pitigala via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kurundugaha Heththapma in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Mount Lavinia to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ratmalana to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,000–26,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Ratmalana to Pitigala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Ratmalana to Pitigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratmalana to Pitigala is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Ratmalana to Pitigala.
There are 390+ hotels available in Pitigala.