There are 4 ways to get from Ratnapura to Pinnawala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
5h 13mRs 1,852–3,749Drive 93 km
- Drive from Ratnapura to Pinnawalacar 93 km
1h 50mRs 4,194–6,058Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Pinnawalataxi 93 km
1h 50mRs 4,700–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo to Polgahawelabus
5h 23mRs 2,002–2,529
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Pinnawala is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ratnapura to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Rathnapura and arriving at Polgahawela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Ratnapura and Pinnawala is 173 km. The road distance is 93 km.
The best way to get from Ratnapura to Pinnawala without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 13m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Ratnapura to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Ratnapura to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Rathnapura station.
Ratnapura to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Pinnawala is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Ratnapura to Pinnawala.
There are 178+ hotels available in Pinnawala.
What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Rathnapura to Pinnawala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo, and Polgahawela in around 5h 23m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- 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
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,700–6,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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