There are 4 ways to get from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa by taxi, train, car, or bus
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Gampahataxi
- Take the train from Gampaha to Galgamuwatrain Colombo / ...
3h 48mRs 5,424–7,992Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwatrain Colombo / ...
6h 31mRs 1,602–3,429Drive 178 km
- Drive from Ratnapura to Galgamuwacar 178 km
3h 9mRs 8,029–11,597Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Galgamuwataxi 178 km
3h 9mRs 19,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
The distance between Ratnapura and Galgamuwa is 215 km. The road distance is 178 km.
The best way to get from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Galgamuwa is 178 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa.
There are four+ hotels available in Galgamuwa.
What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa. However, you can take the taxi to Gampaha then take the train to Galgamuwa. Alternatively, you can drive from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa in around 3h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Gampaha to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,200–24,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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