There are 5 ways to get from Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Pitakotuwataxi
1h 52mRs 7,887–10,191Drive 72.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Moratuwa to Pitakotuwacar 72.1 km
1h 9mRs 3,268–4,721Train
- Take the train from Moratuwa to Maradanatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Waikkalatrain Colombo
3h 22mRs 5,285–9,242Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moratuwa to Pitakotuwataxi 72.1 km
1h 9mRs 19,000–24,000Bus
- Take the bus from Soysapura to Thoppuwa Junctionbus
2h 33m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa is to drive which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4800 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa. However, there are services departing from Soysapura and arriving at Thoppuwa Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Waikkala via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Moratuwa and Pitakotuwa is 79 km. The road distance is 72.1 km.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa, including transfers.
Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Soysapura station.
Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Moratuwa station.
The best way to get from Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and Pitakotuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa via Colombo Fort and Waikkala in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Soysapura to Thoppuwa Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Moratuwa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Colombo Fort to Waikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Moratuwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 100–150
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–180
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Seater
- Rs 100–150
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Soysapura to Thoppuwa Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–24,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.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
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More Questions & Answers
Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Thoppuwa Junction station.
Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Moratuwa to Pitakotuwa.
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