There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Panwila by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 25mRs 22,975–121,807Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 24mRs 1,398–1,733Train via Kandy
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 55mRs 2,276–4,274Drive 132.1 km
- Drive from Colombo to Panwilacar 132.1 km
2h 20mRs 6,020–8,695Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Panwilataxi 132.1 km
2h 20mRs 36,000–43,000Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Wattegamatrain Colombo
4h 17mRs 1,787–3,640
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Panwila is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1800 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Panwila is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Panwila station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Panwila. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Colombo and Panwila is 147 km. The road distance is 132.1 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Panwila without a car is to train via Kandy which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Colombo to Panwila, including transfers.
Colombo to Panwila bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Panwila train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Panwila is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train via Kandy, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 2h 55m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1800 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Panwila, Central, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kandy every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Wattegama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 1,200–1,600
- 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 Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–43,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Panwila bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Colombo to Panwila train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Panwila is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Colombo to Panwila.
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