There are 5 ways to get from Wellawatte to Pinnawala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellawatta to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2h 14mRs 2,090–4,022Bus via Veyangoda
- Take the bus from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kegallebus Colombo
2h 18mDrive 92.5 km
- Drive from Wellawatte to Pinnawalacar 92.5 km
1h 32mRs 4,164–6,015Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellawatte to Pinnawalataxi 92.5 km
1h 32mRs 25,000–31,000Bus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Polgahawelabus Colombo-Trincomalee
2h 24mRs 3,271–3,638
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellawatte to Pinnawala is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Wellawatte to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellawatte to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane and arriving at Kegalle via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellawatte to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Wellawatte and Pinnawala is 96 km. The road distance is 92.5 km.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Pinnawala without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Wellawatte to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Wellawatte to Pinnawala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane station.
Wellawatte to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wellawatta station.
The best way to get from Wellawatte to Pinnawala is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus via Veyangoda, which costs and takes 2h 18m.
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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Wellawatta to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
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
Wellawatte to Pinnawala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Wellawatte to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellawatte to Pinnawala is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Wellawatte to Pinnawala.
There are 175+ hotels available in Pinnawala.