There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Panamure by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
4h 31mRs 12,240–18,057Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Udawalawa Junctionbus 122/210
5h 3mRs 1,806–2,150Drive 161.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Panamurecar 161.5 km
2h 54mRs 7,249–10,470Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Panamuretaxi 161.5 km
2h 54mRs 44,000–55,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Panamure is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2200 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Panamure is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Panamure. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Udawalawa Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Panamure. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Beliatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Colombo and Panamure is 223 km. The road distance is 161.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Panamure without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Colombo to Panamure, including transfers.
Colombo to Panamure bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Panamure train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Panamure is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2200 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Panamure, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Beliatta 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Udawalawa Junction every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 500–550 and the journey takes 4h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Udawalawa Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 500–550
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 500–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 44,000–55,000
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
Colombo to Panamure bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Udawalawa Junction station.
Colombo to Panamure train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Beliatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Panamure is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Colombo to Panamure.
There are 388+ hotels available in Panamure.