There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
1h 32mRs 1,593–3,346Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
2h 49mRs 883–1,057Drive 86.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagecar 86.9 km
1h 27mRs 3,717–5,368Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagetaxi 86.9 km
1h 27mRs 23,000–29,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1100 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kegalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Colombo and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 88 km. The road distance is 86.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, including transfers.
Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1100 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Rambukkana every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–29,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
There are 177+ hotels available in Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.