There are 3 ways to get from Rathnapura to Colombo by bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathnapura to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 300 - Rs. 330 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Rathnapura to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rathnapura and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Rathnapura and Colombo is 84 km. The road distance is 88.4 km.
The best way to get from Rathnapura to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 300 - Rs. 330.
The bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Rathnapura to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Rathnapura station.
Rathnapura to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathnapura to Colombo is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Rathnapura to Colombo.
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What companies run services between Rathnapura, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 300–330 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
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- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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