There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Panduwasnuwara by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Panduwasnuwarataxi
2h 3mRs 3,533–5,812Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Panduwasnuwarataxi
2h 41mRs 2,338–3,519Drive 94.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Panduwasnuwaracar 94.7 km
1h 46mRs 4,291–6,198Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Panduwasnuwarataxi 94.7 km
1h 46mRs 26,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Panduwasnuwara is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Panduwasnuwara is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
The distance between Colombo and Panduwasnuwara is 119 km. The road distance is 94.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Panduwasnuwara without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Colombo to Panduwasnuwara, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Panduwasnuwara is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Colombo to Panduwasnuwara.
There are seven+ hotels available in Panduwasnuwara.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Panduwasnuwara, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Panduwasnuwara. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela Junction then take the taxi to Panduwasnuwara. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kurunegala then take the taxi to Panduwasnuwara.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–31,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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