There are 5 ways to get from Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
5h 12mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
6h 8mRs 2,826–6,394Drive 115.2 km
- Drive from Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagecar 115.2 km
2h 7mRs 5,200–7,510Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagetaxi 115.2 km
2h 7mRs 5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
5h 37m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Rambukkana via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Puttalam and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 230 km. The road distance is 115.2 km.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, including transfers.
Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Puttalam, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage via Ragama and Rambukkana in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage via Pettah, Colombo, and Polgahawela in around 5h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- 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 Puttalam to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- 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
Train from Ragama to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 115 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Puttalam to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
There are 202+ hotels available in Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.