There are 4 ways to get from Ratnapura to Monaragala by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
- Take the taxi from Ella to Monaragalataxi
3h 40mRs 9,354–11,573Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Passarabus Colombo-Passara
4h 30mRs 4,260–5,120Drive 151.7 km
- Drive from Ratnapura to Monaragalacar 151.7 km
2h 23mRs 6,871–9,925Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Monaragalataxi 151.7 km
2h 23mRs 7,500–9,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Monaragala is to bus which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Monaragala is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratnapura to Monaragala. However, there are services departing from Rathnapura and arriving at Passara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Ratnapura and Monaragala is 170 km. The road distance is 151.7 km.
The best way to get from Ratnapura to Monaragala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Ratnapura to Monaragala, including transfers.
Ratnapura to Monaragala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Rathnapura station.
Ratnapura to Monaragala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Passara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Monaragala is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Ratnapura to Monaragala.
There are 23+ hotels available in Monaragala.
What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Monaragala, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Rathnapura to Passara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,700 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Rathnapura to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Rathnapura to Passara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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