How to get fromColombo to Dedigamaby bus, train, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Dedigama by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Warakapolabus
1h 14m
Bus via Colombo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo to Warakapolabus
1h 17m
Rs 1,614–2,077
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Ambepussatrain Colombo
2. Take the taxi from Ambepussa to Dedigamataxi
1h 26m
Rs 2,218–4,189
Drive 69.1 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Dedigamacar 69.1 km
1h 10m
Rs 3,015–4,354
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Dedigamataxi 69.1 km
1h 10m
Rs 19,000–23,000

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Distance: 70.6 km
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dedigama, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Warakapola once daily, and the journey takes 1h.

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Mahapallegama, Sri Lanka

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Things to do in Mahapallegama

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage(Opens in a new window)

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 88 elephants, including 39 males and 49 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala.

Millennium Elephant Foundation(Opens in a new window)

Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF) is an organization and charity set up to rescue and care for captive Asian elephants in Sri Lanka. The foundation is situated on a 15 acre estate by the name of Samaragiri, which is located 10 km northwest of Kegalle, within the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. As of 2014 there are 9 elephants that either permanently or temporarily reside at the sanctuary. These elephants are taken care of by 13 local mahouts and a number of foreign volunteers.

Horagolla National Park(Opens in a new window)

Horagolla National Park is one of the latest national parks in Sri Lanka. It is so called because of an abundance of Dipterocarpus zeylanicus (hora) trees. The area was originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary on 5 September 1973 due to its rich biodiversity. Later on 24 June 2004, Horagolla was elevated to national park status. Horagolla is the only urban park in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. The park is situated close to Horagolla Walauwa, the home of the Bandaranaike family. The park is situated some 40 km from Colombo.

Places to stay in Mahapallegama

Rs 28,320

The Grand Walawwa(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Rs 112,990

Rosyth Estate House(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Rs 17,175

Hotel Elephant Park(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Rs 28,317

Leaf Watagala(Opens in a new window)

6.0Passable

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