There are 5 ways to get from Panadura to Pinnawala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Panadura to Polgahawelabus
2h 22mRs 1,751–2,227Train
- Take the train from Panadura to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
3h 13mRs 2,740–6,269Drive 112.2 km
- Drive from Panadura to Pinnawalacar 112.2 km
1h 51mRs 5,069–7,321Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panadura to Pinnawalataxi 112.2 km
1h 51mRs 12,000–15,000Bus via Ambepussa
- Take the bus from Panadura to Ambepussabus 17
3h 37mRs 1,815–2,243
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panadura to Pinnawala is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Panadura to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Panadura to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Panadura to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Rambukkana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Panadura and Pinnawala is 117 km. The road distance is 112.2 km.
The best way to get from Panadura to Pinnawala without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Panadura to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Panadura to Pinnawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Panadura station.
Panadura to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Panadura station.
The best way to get from Panadura to Pinnawala is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Panadura, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Panadura to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Panadura to Pinnawala via Fort Station and Rambukkana in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Panadura to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Panadura to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Panadura to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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 Pinnawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Panadura to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panadura to Pinnawala is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Panadura to Pinnawala.
There are 178+ hotels available in Pinnawala.