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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pannipitiya is to drive which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 1200 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pannipitiya is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000.

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Pannipitiya?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Pannipitiya Junction. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Colombo to Pannipitiya?

The distance between Colombo and Pannipitiya is 18 km. The road distance is 18.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Pannipitiya without a car is to bus which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2300.

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

The bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pannipitiya Junction takes 34 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Pannipitiya bus from?

Colombo to Pannipitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Colombo to Pannipitiya bus arrive?

Colombo to Pannipitiya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Pannipitiya Junction station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Pannipitiya?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pannipitiya is 18 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Colombo to Pannipitiya.

Where can I stay near Pannipitiya?

There are 1487+ hotels available in Pannipitiya.

Colombo to Pannipitiya - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pannipitiya by 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pannipitiya JunctionColombo-Passara
34 min
Rs 2,100–2,300
Drive 18.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Colombo to Pannipitiya18.3 km
22 min
Rs 771–1,114
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Pannipitiya18.3 km
22 min
Rs 5,000–6,000
Bus via Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
1. Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
1h 26m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Pannipitiya.

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Distance: 17.6 km
Duration: 34 min

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

Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pannipitiya Junction once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,100–2,300 and the journey takes 34 min.

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