There are 4 ways to get from Panadura to Balapitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Panadura to Ahungallatrain Maradana
51 minRs 1,650–3,427Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Panadura to Ambalangodabus
1h 16mRs 1,467–1,881Drive 53.2 km
- Drive from Panadura to Balapitiyacar 53.2 km
56 minRs 2,399–3,465Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panadura to Balapitiyataxi 53.2 km
56 minRs 5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panadura to Balapitiya is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Panadura to Balapitiya is to train which takes 51 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Panadura to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Panadura to Balapitiya. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Ahungalla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Panadura and Balapitiya is 52 km. The road distance is 53.2 km.
The best way to get from Panadura to Balapitiya without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Panadura to Balapitiya, including transfers.
Panadura to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Panadura station.
Panadura to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Panadura station.
The best way to get from Panadura to Balapitiya is to train which takes 51 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Panadura, Sri Lanka and Balapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Panadura to Ahungalla once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Panadura to Ambalangoda once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Panadura to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once 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 Panadura to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Panadura to Balapitiya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ambalangoda station.
Panadura to Balapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ahungalla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panadura to Balapitiya is 53 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Panadura to Balapitiya.
There are 1817+ hotels available in Balapitiya.







