There are 4 ways to get from Ratnapura to Rambukkana 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 Rambukkanatrain Colombo
5h 9mRs 1,502–3,329Drive 96.1 km
- Drive from Ratnapura to Rambukkanacar 96.1 km
1h 54mRs 4,315–6,232Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Rambukkanataxi 96.1 km
1h 54mRs 4,900–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
6h 23mRs 2,202–4,329
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Rambukkana is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Rambukkana is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratnapura to Rambukkana. However, there are services departing from Rathnapura and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Ratnapura and Rambukkana is 169 km. The road distance is 96.1 km.
The best way to get from Ratnapura to Rambukkana without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Ratnapura to Rambukkana, including transfers.
Ratnapura to Rambukkana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Rathnapura station.
Ratnapura to Rambukkana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Rambukkana is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Ratnapura to Rambukkana.
There are 202+ hotels available in Rambukkana.
What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Rambukkana, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Rathnapura to Rambukkana via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo, Polgahawela, and Polgahawela in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- 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
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,900–6,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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