There are 4 ways to get from Ratnapura to Nikaweratiya by bus, taxi, car, 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, taxi
best- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Arachchikattuwabus
- Take the taxi from Arachchikattuwa to Nikaweratiyataxi
6h 18mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain Colombo / ...
6h 29mRs 2,602–4,729Drive 153.7 km
- Drive from Ratnapura to Nikaweratiyacar 153.7 km
2h 42mRs 6,936–10,018Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Nikaweratiyataxi 153.7 km
2h 42mRs 7,500–9,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Nikaweratiya is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4800 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Nikaweratiya is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
The distance between Ratnapura and Nikaweratiya is 222 km. The road distance is 153.7 km.
The best way to get from Ratnapura to Nikaweratiya without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Ratnapura to Nikaweratiya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Nikaweratiya is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Ratnapura to Nikaweratiya.
There are five+ hotels available in Nikaweratiya.
What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Ratnapura to Nikaweratiya. However, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Technical Junction, take the bus to Arachchikattuwa, then take the taxi to Nikaweratiya. Alternatively, you can drive from Ratnapura to Nikaweratiya in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- 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
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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Arachchikattuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–9,500
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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