There are 3 ways to get from Padukka to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Malagala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
4h 6mRs 3,527–5,749Drive 83.2 km
- Drive from Padukka to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagecar 83.2 km
1h 31mRs 3,753–5,420Taxi
- Take the taxi from Padukka to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagetaxi 83.2 km
1h 31mRs 22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padukka to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to bus and train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Padukka to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
The distance between Padukka and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 133 km. The road distance is 83.2 km.
The best way to get from Padukka to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Padukka to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Padukka to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Padukka to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
There are 202+ hotels available in Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
What companies run services between Padukka, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Padukka to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, you can take the taxi to Malagala, take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Fort Station, take the train to Rambukkana, then take the taxi to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. Alternatively, you can drive from Padukka to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in around 1h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- 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 Malagala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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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