There are 5 ways to get from Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ragama to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
2h 19mRs 2,719–6,238Bus
- Take the bus from Kandana to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
3h 32mDrive 77.9 km
- Drive from Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagecar 77.9 km
1h 23mRs 3,486–5,035Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagetaxi 77.9 km
1h 23mRs 21,000–26,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kandana to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
3h 7m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Kandana and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Kandana and arriving at Rambukkana via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Kandana and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 76 km. The road distance is 77.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, including transfers.
Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kandana station.
Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Kandana, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Rambukkana twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage via Pettah, Colombo, and Polgahawela in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kandana to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Kandana to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Kandana to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
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