There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pinnawala Open Zoo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to RambukkanaColombo
1h 32mRs 1,583–3,083Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to KegalleColombo
2h 52mRs 932–1,157Drive 86.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pinnawala Open Zoo86.7 km
1h 31mRs 3,629–5,241Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pinnawala Open Zoo86.7 km
1h 31mRs 23,000–29,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pinnawala Open Zoo is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pinnawala Open Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
The distance between Colombo and Pinnawala Open Zoo is 88 km. The road distance is 86.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pinnawala Open Zoo without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Colombo to Pinnawala Open Zoo, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pinnawala Open Zoo is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 52m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pinnawala Open Zoo is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Colombo to Pinnawala Open Zoo.
There are 191+ hotels available in Pinnawala Open Zoo.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala Open Zoo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Rambukkana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,700 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 280–310 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,700
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,550–2,700
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–29,000
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
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