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How to get fromColombo to Pitagaldeniyaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Pitagaldeniya by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Warakapolabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Warakapola to Pitagaldeniyataxi taxi
    1h 23m

  2. Bus, taxi via Colombo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Warakapolabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Warakapola to Pitagaldeniyataxi taxi
    1h 25m
    Rs 1,914–2,477

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Pitagaldeniyataxi taxi
    1h 38m
    Rs 2,433–4,512

  4. Drive 75.5 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Pitagaldeniyacar car 75.5 km
    1h 19m
    Rs 3,438–4,966

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Pitagaldeniyataxi taxi 75.5 km
    1h 19m
    Rs 20,000–25,000

  6. Train, taxi via Alawwa

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Alawwatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Alawwa to Pitagaldeniyataxi taxi
    1h 40m
    Rs 2,226–4,201

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 77 km
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pitagaldeniya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Pitagaldeniya. However, you can take the bus to Warakapola then take the taxi to Pitagaldeniya. Alternatively, you can take the train to Polgahawela Junction then take the taxi to Pitagaldeniya.

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