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 JunctionColombo / ...
1h 24mRs 1,933–3,455Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to KegalleColombo
2h 40mRs 280–310Drive 75.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ranwala75.5 km
1h 17mRs 3,165–4,571Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Ranwala75.5 km
1h 17mRs 20,000–25,000
Colombo to Ranwala by bus
Questions & Answers
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 17m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4600.
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.
The distance between Colombo and Ranwala is 85 km. The road distance is 75.5 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. 3500.
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.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ranwala is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 280 - Rs. 310 and takes 2h 40m.
Colombo to Ranwala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ranwala is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Colombo to Ranwala.
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 1,200–2,600 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.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 2,300–2,600
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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