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How to get fromKalpitiya to Pinnawalaby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kalpitiya to Pinnawala by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus bus
    6h 28m

  2. Taxi, train via Welisara

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Puttalamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ragama to Rambukkanatrain train
    6h 58m
    Rs 5,174–9,285

  3. Drive 153.7 km

    1. Drive from Kalpitiya to Pinnawalacar car 153.7 km
    2h 50m
    Rs 6,962–10,056

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Pinnawalataxi taxi 153.7 km
    2h 50m
    Rs 7,500–9,500

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kalpitiya to Galgamuwataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galgamuwa to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    3h 55m
    Rs 13,237–17,321

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kalpitiya to Pinnawala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kalpitiya to Pinnawala. However, you can take the taxi to Puttalam, take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo, take the bus to Polgahawela, then take the taxi to Pinnawala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Puttalam, take the train to Ragama, take the train to Rambukkana, then take the taxi to Pinnawala.

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