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How to get fromPadiyatalawa to Colomboby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Padiyatalawa to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train via Kandy

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Padiyatalawa to Kandytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain train Kandy / ...
    4h 33m
    Rs 8,726–11,894

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Padiyatalawa to Badulla Main Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Route 99
    7h 44m
    Rs 5,018–7,666

  3. Taxi, bus via Kandy

    1. Take the taxi from Padiyatalawa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Colombo
    6h 7m
    Rs 7,934–9,356

  4. Drive  218.3 km

    1. Drive from Padiyatalawa to Colombocar car 218.3 km
    3h 52m
    Rs 9,836–14,208

  5. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Padiyatalawa to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane WRZ - CMB
    3h 49m
    Rs 36,275–120,825

  6. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Padiyatalawa to Badulla Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Badulla Station to Fort Stationtrain train Badulla
    11h 31m
    Rs 5,468–8,125

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,505Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Padiyatalawa to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Kandy then take the train to Fort Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station then take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal.

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