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Kandy to Ratnapura

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2 h 17 min
135 km.
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Cheapest
By car (135 km)
2 h 17 min
135 km.
from $7
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Rideshare
2 h 17 min
135 km.
from $5.14

Transport providers

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.14–$2.03
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.89–$1.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ratnapura?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ratnapura is to bus which costs $1.74 - $3.15 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Ratnapura?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Ratnapura is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Ratnapura?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Ratnapura. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Kandy to Ratnapura?

The distance between Kandy and Ratnapura is 199 km. The road distance is 135.4 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Ratnapura without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Ratnapura without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $1.74 - $3.15 .

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Ratnapura?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Kandy to Ratnapura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Ratnapura bus from?

Kandy to Ratnapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Kandy to Ratnapura?

The best way to get from Kandy to Ratnapura is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $1.74 - $3.15 . There are no good options to train or fly between Kandy to Ratnapura.

Where does the Kandy to Ratnapura bus arrive?

Kandy to Ratnapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Ratnapura?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Ratnapura is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Kandy to Ratnapura.

Where can I stay near Ratnapura?

There are 88+ hotels available in Ratnapura. Prices start at $6.87 per night.
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