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How to get fromColombo to Pesalaiby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kokavilbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kokavil to Pesalaitaxi taxi
    7h 22m
    Rs 7,655–9,155

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Pesalaitaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    Rs 5,663–7,398

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mankulamtrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mankulam to Pesalaitaxi taxi
    7h 24m
    Rs 6,379–9,712

  4. Drive 303.8 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Pesalaicar car 303.8 km
    5h 11m
    Rs 13,705–19,796

  5. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Pesalaitaxi taxi
    5h 44m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,926Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Pesalai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 437 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Pesalai. However, you can take the bus to Kokavil then take the taxi to Pesalai. Alternatively, you can take the train to Mankulam then take the taxi to Pesalai.

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