What is the cheapest way to get from Ratmalana to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Ratmalana to Colombo is to drive which costs Rs. 650 - Rs. 950 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ratmalana to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Ratmalana to Colombo is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5000.

Is there a direct bus between Ratmalana and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ratmalana and arriving at Pettah. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Ratmalana and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mount Lavinia and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Ratmalana to Colombo?

The distance between Ratmalana and Colombo is 13 km. The road distance is 15.1 km.

How do I travel from Ratmalana to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Ratmalana to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.

How long does it take to get from Ratmalana to Colombo?

The train from Mount Lavinia to Fort Station takes 19 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Ratmalana to Colombo bus from?

Ratmalana to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Ratmalana station.

Where do I catch the Ratmalana to Colombo train from?

Ratmalana to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mount Lavinia station.

Train or bus from Ratmalana to Colombo?

The best way to get from Ratmalana to Colombo is to train which takes 19 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Ratmalana to Colombo bus arrive?

Ratmalana to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Where does the Ratmalana to Colombo train arrive?

Ratmalana to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Ratmalana to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratmalana to Colombo is 15 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Ratmalana to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 525+ hotels available in Colombo.

Ratmalana to Colombo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ratmalana to Colombo by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta / ...
19 min
Rs 1,100–2,900
Drive 15.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ratmalana to Colombocar 15.1 km
17 min
Rs 658–951
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ratmalana to Pettahbus
1h 13m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ratmalana to Colombotaxi 15.1 km
17 min
Rs 4,100–5,000

Ratmalana to Colombo by train

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19 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 12.5 km
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Ratmalana, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Mount Lavinia to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Ratmalana to Pettah 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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