There are 4 ways to get from Ratnapura to Pothuhera by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
6h 8mRs 2,602–6,229Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
6h 24mRs 2,202–4,329Drive 103.7 km
- Drive from Ratnapura to Pothuheracar 103.7 km
2h 1mRs 4,704–6,795Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Pothuherataxi 103.7 km
2h 1mRs 5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Pothuhera is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4400 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Pothuhera is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratnapura to Pothuhera. However, there are services departing from Rathnapura and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Ratnapura and Pothuhera is 171 km. The road distance is 103.7 km.
The best way to get from Ratnapura to Pothuhera without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 8m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Ratnapura to Pothuhera, including transfers.
Ratnapura to Pothuhera bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Rathnapura station.
Ratnapura to Pothuhera bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Pothuhera is 104 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Ratnapura to Pothuhera.
There are 131+ hotels available in Pothuhera.
What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Pothuhera, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Rathnapura to Pothuhera via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo, Polgahawela, and Polgahawela in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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