What is the cheapest way to get from Negombo to Pinnawala?

The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Pinnawala is to train and taxi via Pattam Paha which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Negombo to Pinnawala?

The fastest way to get from Negombo to Pinnawala is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 13m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 130000.

How far is it from Negombo to Pinnawala?

The distance between Negombo and Pinnawala is 205 km. The road distance is 176.8 km.

How do I travel from Negombo to Pinnawala without a car?

The best way to get from Negombo to Pinnawala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 53m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 12000.

How long does it take to get from Negombo to Pinnawala?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Negombo to Pinnawala, including transfers.

Can I drive from Negombo to Pinnawala?

Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Pinnawala is 177 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Negombo to Pinnawala.

Where can I stay near Pinnawala?

There are 80+ hotels available in Pinnawala.

Negombo to Pinnawala - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Negombo to Pinnawala by plane, taxi, 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.

Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Pinnawalataxi
2h 13m
Rs 20,748–128,066
Train, taxi via Pattam Paha
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ragama to Pattam Pahatrain Colombo
2. Take the taxi from Pattam Paha to Pinnawalataxi
7h 24m
Rs 6,187–10,445
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Ragama to Kandytrain Colombo
2. Take the taxi from Kandy to Pinnawalataxi
5h 53m
Rs 6,787–11,345
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Pinnawalataxi
6h 3m
Drive 176.8 km
1. Drive from Negombo to Pinnawalacar 176.8 km
3h 26m
Rs 7,915–11,432
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Pinnawalataxi 176.8 km
3h 26m
Rs 27,000–33,000
Fly Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandy, taxi
1. Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
2. Take the taxi from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Pinnawalataxi
2h 33m
Rs 62,071–63,789
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Pinnawalataxi
2h 55m
Rs 21,448–128,866

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

14Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

Rs 14,808Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Negombo to Pinnawala.

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Distance: 205.4 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Central, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Negombo to Pinnawala. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), then take the taxi to Pinnawala. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ragama, take the train to Kandy, then take the taxi to Pinnawala.

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