There are 4 ways to get from Ratnapura to Nawalapitiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train via Colombo
best- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Fort Station to Nawalapitiyatrain Colombo
7h 18mRs 1,602–3,429Drive 82.5 km
- Drive from Ratnapura to Nawalapitiyacar 82.5 km
2h 5mRs 3,683–5,320Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Nawalapitiyataxi 82.5 km
2h 5mRs 5,500–7,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Bandarawelabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Bandarawela to Nawalapitiyatrain Badulla / ...
8h 5mRs 3,590–5,558
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Nawalapitiya is to bus and train via Colombo which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Nawalapitiya is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
The distance between Ratnapura and Nawalapitiya is 238 km. The road distance is 82.5 km.
The best way to get from Ratnapura to Nawalapitiya without a car is to bus and train via Colombo which takes 7h 18m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Ratnapura to Nawalapitiya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Nawalapitiya is 82 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Ratnapura to Nawalapitiya.
There are 353+ hotels available in Nawalapitiya.
What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Ratnapura to Nawalapitiya. However, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Fort Station, then take the train to Nawalapitiya. Alternatively, you can drive from Ratnapura to Nawalapitiya in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Nawalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Bandarawela to Nawalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Rathnapura to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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