There are 4 ways to get from Pilimathalawa to Maharagama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Maradanatrain Kandy
2h 14mRs 4,864–7,257Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Nugegodabus 17
4h 17mRs 1,596–3,299Drive 111.1 km
- Drive from Pilimathalawa to Maharagamacar 111.1 km
1h 49mRs 5,024–7,257Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pilimathalawa to Maharagamataxi 111.1 km
1h 49mRs 30,000–37,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pilimathalawa to Maharagama is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3300 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Pilimathalawa to Maharagama is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pilimathalawa to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Nugegoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Pilimathalawa to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Pilimatalawa and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Pilimathalawa and Maharagama is 121 km. The road distance is 111.1 km.
The best way to get from Pilimathalawa to Maharagama without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Pilimathalawa to Maharagama, including transfers.
Pilimathalawa to Maharagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Pilimathalawa to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pilimatalawa station.
The best way to get from Pilimathalawa to Maharagama is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3300 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka and Maharagama, 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, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Nugegoda every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Nugegoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–37,000
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 Maharagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nugegoda station.
Pilimathalawa to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pilimathalawa to Maharagama is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Pilimathalawa to Maharagama.
There are 1488+ hotels available in Maharagama.