There are 5 ways to get from Kelaniya to Pilimathalawa by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Pilimatalawatrain Colombo
2h 40mRs 3,777–6,045Drive 96.1 km
- Drive from Kelaniya to Pilimathalawacar 96.1 km
1h 37mRs 4,335–6,261Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kelaniya to Pilimathalawataxi 96.1 km
1h 37mRs 26,000–32,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 39mRs 24,005–131,915Train via Ragama
- Take the train from Ragama to Pilimatalawatrain Colombo
2h 48mRs 4,637–7,062
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kelaniya to Pilimathalawa is to train which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kelaniya to Pilimathalawa is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct train from Kelaniya to Pilimathalawa. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Pilimatalawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Kelaniya and Pilimathalawa is 117 km. The road distance is 96.1 km.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Pilimathalawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Kelaniya to Pilimathalawa, including transfers.
Kelaniya to Pilimathalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Kelaniya to Pilimathalawa is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000 and takes 1h 39m.
Kelaniya to Pilimathalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Pilimatalawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelaniya to Pilimathalawa is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Kelaniya to Pilimathalawa.
What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Pilimatalawa 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maradana to Pilimatalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Ragama to Pilimatalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
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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