There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pitagaldeniya by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Pitagaldeniyataxi
1h 35mRs 2,433–4,412Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
2h 52mRs 1,033–1,257Drive 75.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pitagaldeniyacar 75.5 km
1h 19mRs 3,407–4,920Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pitagaldeniyataxi 75.5 km
1h 19mRs 20,000–25,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pitagaldeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pitagaldeniya is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Pitagaldeniya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kegalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Colombo and Pitagaldeniya is 96 km. The road distance is 75.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pitagaldeniya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Colombo to Pitagaldeniya, including transfers.
Colombo to Pitagaldeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Pitagaldeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pitagaldeniya is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Colombo to Pitagaldeniya.
There are 101+ hotels available in Pitagaldeniya.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pitagaldeniya, Sri Lanka?
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 Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- 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
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–25,000
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
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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