There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Ratmalana by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
3h 58mRs 2,376–5,874Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Ratmalanabus
5hDrive 126.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Ratmalanacar 126.3 km
2h 11mRs 5,662–8,178Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Ratmalanataxi 126.3 km
2h 11mRs 34,000–41,000
Kandy to Ratmalana by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ratmalana is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Ratmalana is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Ratmalana. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Ratmalana via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Ratmalana. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ratmalana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Kandy and Ratmalana is 135 km. The road distance is 126.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ratmalana without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Kandy to Ratmalana, including transfers.
Kandy to Ratmalana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Ratmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ratmalana is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Ratmalana, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Fort Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Ratmalana via Nittambuwa in around 5h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–41,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Ratmalana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Ratmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Ratmalana is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Kandy to Ratmalana.
There are 1414+ hotels available in Ratmalana.