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How to get fromRatnapura to Kalpitiyaby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ratnapura to Kalpitiya by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Ragamataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Ragama to Puttalamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    6h 9m
    Rs 28,195–34,966

  2. Drive 227.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ratnapura to Kalpitiyacar car 227.5 km
    4h 4m
    Rs 10,263–14,825

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Puttalam to Kalpitiyataxi taxi
    6h 48m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Kalpitiyataxi taxi 227.5 km
    4h 4m
    Rs 11,000–14,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 256 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Ratnapura to Kalpitiya. However, you can take the taxi to Ragama, take the train to Puttalam, then take the taxi to Kalpitiya. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Pettah, take the bus to Puttalam, then take the taxi to Kalpitiya.

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