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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ragama to Rambukkanatrain train Colombo
    1h 28m
    Rs 4,987–7,482

  2. Drive 79.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kelaniya to Pinnawalacar car 79.7 km
    1h 20m
    Rs 3,614–5,220

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Pinnawalataxi taxi
    1h 43m
    Rs 4,081–5,014

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kelaniya to Pinnawalataxi taxi 79.7 km
    1h 20m
    Rs 21,000–26,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kiribathgoda to Polgahawelabus bus Colombo-Trincomalee
    2h 8m
    Rs 4,518–5,258

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kelaniya to Pinnawala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, 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, Superline Travels operates a bus from Kiribathgoda to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 37m.

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