There are 4 ways to get from Pattipola to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
4h 58mRs 1,638–2,545Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pattipola to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
7h 10mRs 1,300–3,200Drive 168 km
- Drive from Pattipola to Colombocar 168 km
2h 58mRs 7,669–11,077Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pattipola to Colombotaxi 168 km
2h 58mRs 46,000–55,000
Pattipola to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pattipola to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Pattipola to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pattipola to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pattipola and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Pattipola and Colombo is 174 km. The road distance is 168 km.
The best way to get from Pattipola to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2600.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Pattipola to Colombo, including transfers.
Pattipola to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Pattipola to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pattipola station.
The best way to get from Pattipola to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Pattipola, Uva, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Pattipola to Fort Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pattipola to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–55,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pattipola to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Pattipola to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pattipola to Colombo is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Pattipola to Colombo.
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