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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pinnaduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 310 - Rs. 350 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pinnaduwa is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2700.

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Pinnaduwa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Ambalangoda. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Pinnaduwa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Ambalangoda. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Colombo to Pinnaduwa?

The distance between Colombo and Pinnaduwa is 84 km. The road distance is 85.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Pinnaduwa without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2700.

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

The train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Pinnaduwa bus from?

Colombo to Pinnaduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Pinnaduwa train from?

Colombo to Pinnaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Pinnaduwa?

The best way to get from Colombo to Pinnaduwa is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 310 - Rs. 350 and takes 3h.

Where does the Colombo to Pinnaduwa bus arrive?

Colombo to Pinnaduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambalangoda station.

Where does the Colombo to Pinnaduwa train arrive?

Colombo to Pinnaduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambalangoda station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Pinnaduwa?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pinnaduwa is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Colombo to Pinnaduwa.

Where can I stay near Pinnaduwa?

There are 1770+ hotels available in Pinnaduwa.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pinnaduwa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort Station to AmbalangodaMaradana
1h 30m
Rs 1,200–2,650
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda2-3 / ...
3h
Rs 310–350
Drive 85.9 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Pinnaduwa85.9 km
1h 35m
Rs 3,602–5,202
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Pinnaduwa85.9 km
1h 35m
Rs 23,000–28,000

Colombo to Pinnaduwa by train

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 83.8 km
Duration: 1h 30m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ambalangoda 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,650 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.

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