There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ranwala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
1h 24mRs 1,933–3,812Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
2h 40mRs 280–310Drive 75.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ranwalacar 75.7 km
1h 15mRs 3,406–4,920Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ranwalataxi 75.7 km
1h 15mRs 20,000–25,000
Colombo to Ranwala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ranwala is to bus which costs Rs. 280 - Rs. 310 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ranwala is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kegalle. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Ranwala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Colombo and Ranwala is 85 km. The road distance is 75.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ranwala without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Colombo to Ranwala, including transfers.
Colombo to Ranwala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Ranwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ranwala is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 280 - Rs. 310 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ranwala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Ranwala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Colombo to Ranwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ranwala is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Colombo to Ranwala.
There are 116+ hotels available in Ranwala.