There are 4 ways to get from Maradana to Pinnawala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
1h 37mRs 1,591–3,343Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
2h 49mRs 883–1,057Drive 86.9 km
- Drive from Maradana to Pinnawalacar 86.9 km
1h 27mRs 3,722–5,376Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maradana to Pinnawalataxi 86.9 km
1h 27mRs 23,000–29,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maradana to Pinnawala is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1100 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Maradana to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Maradana to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kegalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Maradana to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Maradana and Pinnawala is 86 km. The road distance is 86.9 km.
The best way to get from Maradana to Pinnawala without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Maradana to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Maradana to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Maradana to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Maradana to Pinnawala is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1100 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Maradana, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Rambukkana 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–29,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Maradana to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Maradana to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maradana to Pinnawala is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Maradana to Pinnawala.
There are 158+ hotels available in Pinnawala.