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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Colombo to Panadurabus
40 min
Drive 31 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Colombo to Hiranacar 31 km
35 min
Rs 1,310–1,892
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Panaduratrain Maradana
2. Take the taxi from Panadura to Hiranataxi
41 min
Rs 1,387–3,191
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Hiranataxi 31 km
35 min
Rs 8,500–11,000
Bus via Pettah
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Panadurabus
58 min

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Distance: 34.3 km
Duration: 40 min

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

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Panadura once daily, and the journey takes 33 min.

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Panadura(opens in a new window), Sri Lanka(opens in a new window)

Panadura (Sinhala: පානදුර; Tamil: பாணந்துறை) is a city in Kalutara District, Western Province in Sri Lanka. It is located approximately 27 km south of Colombo and is surrounded on all sides by water; the Indian Ocean, the Bolgoda Lake and river. Panadura is famed as the location of important events in the Buddhist revival movement of Sri Lanka.

Things to do in Panadura

Galle Face Green(Opens in a new window)

The Galle Face is a 5 ha ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m along the coast, in the heart of the financial and business capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo. The promenade was initially laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward, although the original Galle Face Green extended over a much larger area than is seen today. The Galle Face Green was initially used for horse racing and as a golf course, but was also used for cricket, polo, football, tennis and rugby.

Fort(Opens in a new window)

Fort is the central business district of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It is the financial district of Colombo and the location of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the World Trade Centre of Colombo from which the CSE operates. It is also the location of the Bank of Ceylon headquarters. Along the foreshore of the Fort area is the Galle Face Green Promenade, built in 1859 under the governance of Sir Henry George Ward, the Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) during British colonial administration. Fort is also home to the General Post Office, hotels, government departments and offices.

National Museum of Colombo(Opens in a new window)

National Museum of Colombo, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum is one of two museums in Colombo. It is the largest museum in Sri Lanka. It is maintained by the Department of National Museum of the central government. The museum holds contains a collections of much importance to Sri Lanka such as the regalia of the country, including the throne and crown of the Kandyan monarchs as well as many other exhibits telling the story of ancient Sri Lanka.

Gangaramaya Temple(Opens in a new window)

Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence.

Places to stay in Panadura

Mbeach Nest(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Regno Villa the Infinity by Nflix(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Sangria Sun(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Blue Water - Geoffrey Bawa Heritage Resort Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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