There are 5 ways to get from Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
1h 58mRs 6,594–9,381Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Polgahawelabus
2h 20mRs 3,650–4,604Drive 100.5 km
- Drive from Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagecar 100.5 km
1h 33mRs 4,501–6,501Taxi
- Take the taxi from Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagetaxi 100.5 km
1h 33mRs 27,000–33,000Bus via Ambepussa
- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Ambepussabus 17
3h 34mRs 3,715–4,507
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to bus which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4600 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Moratuwa and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Piliyandala and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 105 km. The road distance is 100.5 km.
The best way to get from Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, including transfers.
Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Moratuwa station.
Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4600 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Piliyandala, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Rambukkana 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Moratuwa to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Moratuwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Moratuwa to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–320
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–320
- Semi Lux
- Rs 330–460
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Piliyandala to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
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