There are 4 ways to get from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal122/210
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to GalgamuwaColombo / ...
6h 5mRs 1,602–5,829Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Take the taxi from Dambulla to Galgamuwa
7h 52mRs 7,312–9,399Drive 178.1 km
- Drive from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa178.1 km
3h 9mRs 7,430–10,732Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa178.1 km
3h 9mRs 19,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
The distance between Ratnapura and Galgamuwa is 245 km. The road distance is 178.1 km.
The best way to get from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 5m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Galgamuwa is 178 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa.
There are 10+ hotels available in Galgamuwa.
What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Ratnapura to Galgamuwa. However, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Colombo Fort, then take the train to Galgamuwa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the taxi to Galgamuwa.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–5,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,500
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 510–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 510–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–24,000
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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