There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pannawa by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Maradana to Ganewattatrain Colombo
2h 20mRs 1,631–3,406Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Pannawataxi
2h 30mRs 1,738–2,819Drive 119.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pannawacar 119.9 km
1h 58mRs 5,276–7,621Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pannawataxi 119.9 km
1h 58mRs 33,000–39,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pannawa is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pannawa is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Pannawa. However, there are services departing from Maradana and arriving at Ganewatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Colombo and Pannawa is 119 km. The road distance is 119.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pannawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Colombo to Pannawa, including transfers.
Colombo to Pannawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
Colombo to Pannawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ganewatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pannawa is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Colombo to Pannawa.
There are 54+ hotels available in Pannawa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pannawa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Ganewatta once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Ganewatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,400–39,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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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