There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ranna by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Tangallebus
4h 1mRs 5,829–7,230Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 6mRs 6,740–11,557Drive 192.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Rannacar 192.4 km
2h 23mRs 8,520–12,307Bus via Matara
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 25mRs 6,234–7,681
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ranna is to bus which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ranna is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ranna. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Tangalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Ranna. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Colombo and Ranna is 212 km. The road distance is 192.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ranna without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Colombo to Ranna, including transfers.
Colombo to Ranna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Ranna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ranna is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ranna, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Tangalle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Ranna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Colombo to Ranna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ranna is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Colombo to Ranna.
There are 1184+ hotels available in Ranna.