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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Pinnawala

Composite routes from Colombo to Pinnawala

Cheapest
3 h 53 min
Car
210 km.
from $11
Other
2 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
126 km.
from $297.13
4 h 37 min
Train, Taxi
126 km.
from $31.65
4 h 17 min
Bus, Taxi
126 km.
from $33.04

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$434.78
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.48–$413.04

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.71–$2.17

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–$1.85
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.82–$1.41

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pinnawala is to train and taxi which costs $18.48 - $25 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pinnawala is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 42m and costs $250 - $326.09 .

How far is it from Colombo to Pinnawala?

The distance between Colombo and Pinnawala is 231 km. The road distance is 210 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Pinnawala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 37m and costs $18.48 - $25 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Colombo to Pinnawala, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Pinnawala?

The best way to get from Colombo to Pinnawala is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $18.48 - $25 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $336.96 - $478.26 and takes 3h 2m. There are no good options to train between Colombo to Pinnawala.

Can I drive from Colombo to Pinnawala?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pinnawala is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Colombo to Pinnawala.

Where can I stay near Pinnawala?

There are 27+ hotels available in Pinnawala. Prices start at $25.54 per night.
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