There are 4 ways to get from Wadduwa to Pinnawala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalutara to Polgahawelabus
3h 57mRs 2,925–5,126Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
4h 49mRs 3,925–9,146Drive 118.3 km
- Drive from Wadduwa to Pinnawalacar 118.3 km
1h 48mRs 5,346–7,721Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wadduwa to Pinnawalataxi 118.3 km
1h 48mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wadduwa to Pinnawala is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Wadduwa to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wadduwa to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Wadduwa to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Wadduwa and arriving at Rambukkana via Kalutara South and Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Wadduwa and Pinnawala is 142 km. The road distance is 118.3 km.
The best way to get from Wadduwa to Pinnawala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Wadduwa to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Wadduwa to Pinnawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Wadduwa to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Wadduwa to Pinnawala is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 9500 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Wadduwa, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wadduwa to Pinnawala via Kalutara South, Fort Station, and Rambukkana in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Wadduwa to Pinnawala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Wadduwa to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wadduwa to Pinnawala is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Wadduwa to Pinnawala.
There are 178+ hotels available in Pinnawala.







