There are 4 ways to get from Rathmalana to Mirissa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Makumbura to MataraEx 1-1
2h 18mRs 6,322–7,509Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ratmalana to PolwathumodaraMaradana
3h 14mRs 231–4,200Drive 136.4 km
- Drive from Rathmalana to Mirissa136.4 km
1h 47mRs 5,698–8,230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathmalana to Mirissa136.4 km
1h 47mRs 37,000–45,000
Rathmalana to Mirissa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathmalana to Mirissa is to train which costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 4200 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Rathmalana to Mirissa is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Polwathumodara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Rathmalana and Mirissa is 163 km. The road distance is 136.4 km.
The best way to get from Rathmalana to Mirissa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Rathmalana to Mirissa, including transfers.
Rathmalana to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ratmalana station.
The best way to get from Rathmalana to Mirissa is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 4200 and takes 3h 14m.
Rathmalana to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polwathumodara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmalana to Mirissa is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Rathmalana to Mirissa.
What companies run services between Rathmalana, Sri Lanka and Mirissa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Makumbura to Matara every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 470–520 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ratmalana to Polwathumodara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 231–4,200 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ratmalana to Polwathumodara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 231–4,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,200
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,735
- 2nd Class
- Rs 231
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,082
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Makumbura to Matara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
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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