There are 4 ways to get from Slave Island to Rathmalana by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ratmalanatrain Maradana
22 minRs 1,100–2,900Drive 13.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Slave Island to Rathmalanacar 13.4 km
16 minRs 611–883Bus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Ratmalanabus
30 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Slave Island to Rathmalanataxi 13.4 km
16 minRs 3,700–4,400
Slave Island to Rathmalana by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Slave Island to Rathmalana is to drive which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 900 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Slave Island to Rathmalana is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Ratmalana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Ratmalana. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Slave Island and Rathmalana is 14 km. The road distance is 13.4 km.
The best way to get from Slave Island to Rathmalana without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Fort Station to Ratmalana takes 22 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Slave Island to Rathmalana bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Slave Island to Rathmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Slave Island to Rathmalana is to train which takes 22 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 30 min.
What companies run services between Slave Island, Sri Lanka and Rathmalana, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ratmalana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Ratmalana 3 times a day, and the journey takes 30 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ratmalana
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Ratmalana
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,700–4,400
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Slave Island to Rathmalana bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Ratmalana station.
Slave Island to Rathmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ratmalana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Slave Island to Rathmalana is 13 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Slave Island to Rathmalana.
There are 1457+ hotels available in Rathmalana.