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How to get fromMaharagama to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanageby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Maharagama to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Maharagama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Badulla-Colombo
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain train Colombo
    3h 4m
    Rs 3,843–5,874

  2. Bus via Ambepussa

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ambepussabus bus 17
    3h 6m
    Rs 1,746–2,168

  3. Drive 94.1 km

    1. Drive from Maharagama to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagecar car 94.1 km
    1h 31m
    Rs 4,248–6,136

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maharagama to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagetaxi taxi 94.1 km
    1h 31m
    Rs 25,000–31,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus bus
    3h 14m
    Rs 3,993–4,654

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maharagama to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Maharagama, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nugegoda to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 240–270 and the journey takes 2h 39m.

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