There are 4 ways to get from Ratnapura to Pilimathalawa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawatrain Colombo
6h 3mRs 1,502–3,329Drive 109.4 km
- Drive from Ratnapura to Pilimathalawacar 109.4 km
2h 7mRs 4,909–7,090Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Pilimathalawataxi 109.4 km
2h 7mRs 5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
7h 14mRs 1,792–3,669
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Pilimathalawa is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Pilimathalawa is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratnapura to Pilimathalawa station. However, there are services departing from Rathnapura and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Ratnapura and Pilimathalawa is 194 km. The road distance is 109.4 km.
The best way to get from Ratnapura to Pilimathalawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 3m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Ratnapura to Pilimathalawa, including transfers.
Ratnapura to Pilimathalawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Rathnapura station.
Ratnapura to Pilimathalawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Pilimathalawa is 109 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Ratnapura to Pilimathalawa.
There are 1570+ hotels available in Pilimathalawa.
What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Rathnapura to Pilimatalawa via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Kandy in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 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
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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- 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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