There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Ritigala by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 41mRs 26,788–142,822Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maradana to Horiwilatrain Colombo
5h 9mRs 2,046–3,976Train via Kekirawa
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kekirawatrain Colombo / ...
3h 36mRs 2,636–4,661Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Habaranabus
3h 57mRs 2,106–2,699Drive 191 km
- Drive from Colombo to Ritigalacar 191 km
3h 13mRs 8,456–12,214
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ritigala is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2700 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ritigala is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Ritigala. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Ritigala. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kekirawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Colombo and Ritigala is 190 km. The road distance is 191 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ritigala without a car is to train via Kekirawa which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Colombo to Ritigala, including transfers.
Colombo to Ritigala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Ritigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Ritigala is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can train via Kekirawa, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700 and takes 3h 36m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2700 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ritigala, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kekirawa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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
Train from Maradana to Horiwila
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Ritigala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Habarana station.
Colombo to Ritigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kekirawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Ritigala is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Colombo to Ritigala.
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