There are 4 ways to get from Pilimatalawa to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Maradanatrain Kandy
1h 58mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 24mRs 1,566–3,269Drive 103.8 km
- Drive from Pilimatalawa to Colombocar 103.8 km
1h 45mRs 4,744–6,852Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pilimatalawa to Colombotaxi 103.8 km
1h 45mRs 28,000–34,000
Pilimatalawa to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pilimatalawa to Colombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Pilimatalawa to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pilimatalawa station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pilimatalawa and arriving at Maradana. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Pilimatalawa and Colombo is 108 km. The road distance is 103.8 km.
The best way to get from Pilimatalawa to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Pilimatalawa to Maradana takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Pilimatalawa to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Pilimatalawa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pilimatalawa station.
The best way to get from Pilimatalawa to Colombo is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Pilimatalawa, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Pilimatalawa to Maradana 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pilimatalawa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- 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 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Pilimatalawa to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Pilimatalawa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pilimatalawa to Colombo is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Pilimatalawa to Colombo.
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