There are 5 ways to get from Pinnawala to Nawala by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rambukkana to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
1hRs 3,250–5,514Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Moratuwabus
2h 38mRs 1,800–2,378Drive 89.8 km
- Drive from Pinnawala to Nawalacar 89.8 km
1h 31mRs 4,037–5,831Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala to Nawalataxi 89.8 km
1h 31mRs 24,000–30,000Bus via Ambepussa
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Nugegodabus 17
3h 6mRs 1,819–2,134
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawala to Nawala is to bus via Ambepussa which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2200 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Pinnawala to Nawala is to train which takes 1h and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawala to Nawala. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Nugegoda via Moratuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinnawala to Nawala. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Pinnawala and Nawala is 93 km. The road distance is 89.8 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Nawala without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Pinnawala to Nawala, including transfers.
Pinnawala to Nawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Pinnawala to Nawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Pinnawala to Nawala is to train which takes 1h and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Nawala, Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Rambukkana to Maradana every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Polgahawela to Moratuwa 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 Rambukkana to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Polgahawela to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Pinnawala to Nawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Moratuwa station.
Pinnawala to Nawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinnawala to Nawala is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Pinnawala to Nawala.
There are 1454+ hotels available in Nawala.