There are 4 ways to get from Pettah to Piliyandala by bus, taxi, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
- Take the taxi from Makumbura to Piliyandalataxi
1h 21mRs 5,136–8,975Drive 20.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Pettah to Piliyandalacar 20.1 km
22 minRs 897–1,295Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pettah to Piliyandalataxi 20.1 km
22 minRs 5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
1h 32m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pettah to Piliyandala is to drive which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1300 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Pettah to Piliyandala is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pettah to Piliyandala. However, there are services departing from Colombo City and arriving at Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Pettah and Piliyandala is 51 km. The road distance is 20.1 km.
The best way to get from Pettah to Piliyandala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Pettah to Piliyandala, including transfers.
Pettah to Piliyandala bus services, operated by BIA Shuttle Service, depart from Colombo City station.
Pettah to Piliyandala bus services, operated by BIA Shuttle Service, arrive at Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pettah to Piliyandala is 20 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Pettah to Piliyandala.
There are 1475+ hotels available in Piliyandala.
What companies run services between Pettah, Sri Lanka and Piliyandala, Sri Lanka?
BIA Shuttle Service operates a bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 130–150
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–190
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- BIA Shuttle Service
Bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- BIA Shuttle Service
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–7,000
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
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.








