There are 5 ways to get from Pilimathalawa to Kottawa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Maradanatrain Kandy
2h 18mRs 5,964–8,957Drive 109.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Pilimathalawa to Kottawacar 109.1 km
1h 43mRs 4,944–7,141Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
5h 2mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Pilimathalawa to Kottawataxi 109.1 km
1h 43mRs 30,000–36,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
4h 27m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pilimathalawa to Kottawa is to drive which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Pilimathalawa to Kottawa is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pilimathalawa station to Kottawa. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre via Colombo City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Pilimathalawa to Kottawa. However, there are services departing from Pilimatalawa and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Pilimathalawa and Kottawa is 125 km. The road distance is 109.1 km.
The best way to get from Pilimathalawa to Kottawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Pilimathalawa to Kottawa, including transfers.
Pilimathalawa to Kottawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Pilimathalawa to Kottawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pilimatalawa station.
The best way to get from Pilimathalawa to Kottawa is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka and Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Pilimatalawa to Maradana 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pilimatalawa to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Colombo City in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pilimatalawa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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
Train from Pilimatalawa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- airport.lk
Bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- airport.lk
Bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- airport.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–36,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Pilimathalawa to Kottawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Pilimathalawa to Kottawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pilimathalawa to Kottawa is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Pilimathalawa to Kottawa.
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