There are 3 ways to get from Vavuniya to Ratmalana by bus, train, or car
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Vavuniya to Ratmalana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vavuniya to Ratmalana is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Vavuniya to Ratmalana is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Ratmalana. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Mount Lavinia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Vavuniya and Ratmalana is 274 km. The road distance is 267.2 km.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Ratmalana without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 2150 - Rs. 2250.
The bus from Vavuniya to Ratmalana takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Vavuniya to Ratmalana bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Vavuniya station.
Vavuniya to Ratmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Ratmalana is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 2150 - Rs. 2250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Ratmalana, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Vavuniya to Ratmalana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,150–2,250 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Vavuniya to Mount Lavinia twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Vavuniya to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Vavuniya to Ratmalana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,150–2,250
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,150–2,250
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More Questions & Answers
Vavuniya to Ratmalana bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Ratmalana station.
Vavuniya to Ratmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vavuniya to Ratmalana is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Vavuniya to Ratmalana.
There are 1429+ hotels available in Ratmalana.