There are 4 ways to get from Ragama to Pinnawala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ragama to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
1h 11mRs 1,579–3,325Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
3h 18mRs 2,060–3,895Drive 76.3 km
- Drive from Ragama to Pinnawalacar 76.3 km
1h 14mRs 3,423–4,944Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ragama to Pinnawalataxi 76.3 km
1h 14mRs 21,000–25,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ragama to Pinnawala is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ragama to Pinnawala is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Ragama to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kegalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Ragama to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Ragama and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Ragama and Pinnawala is 73 km. The road distance is 76.3 km.
The best way to get from Ragama to Pinnawala without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Ragama to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Ragama to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ragama to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Ragama to Pinnawala is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3900 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Ragama, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Rambukkana 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–25,000
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
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Ragama to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Ragama to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ragama to Pinnawala is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Ragama to Pinnawala.
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