There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Pupuressa by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Pupuressataxi
3h 8mRs 2,776–4,874Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 37mRs 1,898–2,333Drive 129.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Pupuressacar 129.2 km
2h 26mRs 5,893–8,511Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Pupuressataxi 129.2 km
2h 26mRs 35,000–42,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Pupuressataxi
2h 1mRs 24,375–123,507Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Gampolatrain Colombo
3h 31mRs 2,293–4,299
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Pupuressa is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Pupuressa is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Pupuressa station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Pupuressa. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Gampola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Colombo and Pupuressa is 150 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pupuressa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 8m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Colombo to Pupuressa, including transfers.
Colombo to Pupuressa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Pupuressa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Pupuressa is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pupuressa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Gampola 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 6m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,500–42,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Pupuressa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Colombo to Pupuressa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Pupuressa is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Colombo to Pupuressa.
There are 2135+ hotels available in Pupuressa.