There are 5 ways to get from Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Moratuwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2hRs 31,221–149,253Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Kandybus 17
5h 46mRs 1,567–3,408Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawatrain Colombo
3h 52mRs 2,384–5,839Drive 121.2 km
- Drive from Moratuwa to Pilimathalawacar 121.2 km
2h 4mRs 5,345–7,720Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moratuwa to Pilimathalawataxi 121.2 km
2h 4mRs 33,000–40,000
Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa is to bus which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3500 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa is to taxi and fly which takes 2h and costs Rs. 31000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Pilimatalawa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Moratuwa and Pilimathalawa is 181 km. The road distance is 121.2 km.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa, including transfers.
Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Moratuwa station.
Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3500 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawa 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Moratuwa to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 460–510 and the journey takes 4h 18m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Moratuwa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 460–510
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 460–510
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–40,000
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
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
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
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, Which London airport should I choose?, and Travelling to the US: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Pilimatalawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa is 121 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Moratuwa to Pilimathalawa.
There are 1442+ hotels available in Pilimathalawa.