There are 4 ways to get from Ratnapura to Alawwa by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo to Alawwabus
4h 49mRs 1,102–1,429Drive 85.7 km
- Drive from Ratnapura to Alawwacar 85.7 km
1h 46mRs 3,866–5,583Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Alawwataxi 85.7 km
1h 46mRs 4,400–5,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Alawwatrain Colombo
4h 58mRs 1,502–3,229
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Alawwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Alawwa is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratnapura to Alawwa. However, there are services departing from Rathnapura and arriving at Alawwa via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Ratnapura and Alawwa is 149 km. The road distance is 85.7 km.
The best way to get from Ratnapura to Alawwa without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Ratnapura to Alawwa, including transfers.
Ratnapura to Alawwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Rathnapura station.
Ratnapura to Alawwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Alawwa is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Ratnapura to Alawwa.
There are 100+ hotels available in Alawwa.
What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Alawwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Rathnapura to Alawwa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,400–5,500
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, Which London airport should I choose?, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.