There are 4 ways to get from Wattala to Pinnawala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ragama to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
2h 21mRs 2,721–6,241Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
3h 27mRs 883–1,057Drive 80.4 km
- Drive from Wattala to Pinnawalacar 80.4 km
1h 18mRs 3,614–5,220Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wattala to Pinnawalataxi 80.4 km
1h 18mRs 22,000–27,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Pinnawala is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1100 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Kegalle via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Wattala to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Hunupitiya and arriving at Rambukkana via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Wattala and Pinnawala is 78 km. The road distance is 80.4 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Pinnawala without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Wattala to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Wattala to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Wattala to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Wattala to Pinnawala is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1100 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Wattala, 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 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Wattala to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kegalle station.
Wattala to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Pinnawala is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Wattala to Pinnawala.
There are 178+ hotels available in Pinnawala.