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How to get fromWellawatte to Pinnawalaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellawatte to Pinnawala by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Wellawatta to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2h 14m
    Rs 2,090–4,022

  2. Bus via Veyangoda

    1. Take the bus from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kegallebus bus Colombo
    2h 18m

  3. Drive  92.5 km

    1. Drive from Wellawatte to Pinnawalacar car 92.5 km
    1h 32m
    Rs 4,161–6,010

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wellawatte to Pinnawalataxi taxi 92.5 km
    1h 32m
    Rs 25,000–31,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Polgahawelabus bus Colombo-Trincomalee
    2h 24m
    Rs 3,271–3,638

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  • Distance: 96.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Wellawatte, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Wellawatta to Polgahawela Junction once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Pinnawala via Nittambuwa and Kegalle in around 2h 18m.

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