There are 4 ways to get from Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dehiwala to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2h 20mRs 2,092–4,025Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Polgahawelabus
3h 22mRs 1,745–2,218Drive 95 km
- Drive from Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagecar 95 km
1h 35mRs 4,252–6,142Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagetaxi 95 km
1h 35mRs 26,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Dehiwala and arriving at Polgahawela via Moratuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Dehiwala and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Dehiwala and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 99 km. The road distance is 95 km.
The best way to get from Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, including transfers.
Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Moratuwa station.
Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Dehiwala station.
The best way to get from Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Dehiwala, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Dehiwala to Polgahawela Junction once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Moratuwa to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Dehiwala to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Moratuwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–31,000
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
Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Dehiwala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
There are 203+ hotels available in Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.