There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Pitigala by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Pitigalataxi
1h 57mRs 4,234–6,513Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 7mRs 1,993–2,328Drive 89.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pitigalacar 89.5 km
1h 29mRs 3,934–5,682Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pitigalataxi 89.5 km
1h 29mRs 24,000–30,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pitigala is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pitigala is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Pitigala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Colombo and Pitigala is 102 km. The road distance is 89.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pitigala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Colombo to Pitigala, including transfers.
Colombo to Pitigala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Pitigala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pitigala is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Colombo to Pitigala.
There are 414+ hotels available in Pitigala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pitigala, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma hourly. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,000–30,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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