There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pelawatta by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi via Ratnapura
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
- Take the taxi from Rathnapura to Pelawattataxi
3h 43mRs 5,805–7,331Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
- Take the taxi from Madampe to Pelawattataxi
4h 19mRs 4,909–5,945Drive 124.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pelawattacar 124.2 km
2h 4mRs 5,210–7,525Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pelawattataxi 124.2 km
2h 4mRs 34,000–41,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pelawatta is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pelawatta is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
The distance between Colombo and Pelawatta is 137 km. The road distance is 124.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pelawatta without a car is to bus and taxi via Ratnapura which takes 3h 43m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Colombo to Pelawatta, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pelawatta is 124 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Colombo to Pelawatta.
There are 118+ hotels available in Pelawatta.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pelawatta, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo to Pelawatta. However, you can take the bus to Rathnapura then take the taxi to Pelawatta. Alternatively, you can drive from Colombo to Pelawatta in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,500–41,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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