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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Pilimatalawa

Composite routes from Colombo to Pilimatalawa

Cheapest
1 h 49 min
Car
104 km.
from $5

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$434.78

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.60–$1.85

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.98–$1.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pilimatalawa?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pilimatalawa is to train which costs $1 - $1.85 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Pilimatalawa?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pilimatalawa is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $304.35 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Pilimatalawa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Pilimatalawa. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct flight between Colombo and Pilimatalawa?

Yes, there are direct flights between Colombo and Pilimatalawa; these take 30 min and cost $271.74 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Colombo to Pilimatalawa?

The distance between Colombo and Pilimatalawa is 110 km. The road distance is 104.6 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Pilimatalawa without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Pilimatalawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $1 - $1.85 .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Pilimatalawa?

The train from Fort Station to Pilimatalawa takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Pilimatalawa train from?

Colombo to Pilimatalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Pilimatalawa?

The best way to get from Colombo to Pilimatalawa is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $1 - $1.85 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3.37 - $4.67 and takes 4h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $304.35 - $489.13 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Colombo to Pilimatalawa train arrive?

Colombo to Pilimatalawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Pilimatalawa station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Pilimatalawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pilimatalawa is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Colombo to Pilimatalawa.

Where can I stay near Pilimatalawa?

There are 1171+ hotels available in Pilimatalawa. Prices start at $23.80 per night.
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