There are 4 ways to get from Pilimathalawa to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Maradanatrain Kandy
1h 58mRs 1,200–3,400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 11mRs 1,073–1,247Drive 102.4 km
- Drive from Pilimathalawa to Colombocar 102.4 km
1h 48mRs 4,305–6,219Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pilimathalawa to Colombotaxi 102.4 km
1h 48mRs 28,000–34,000
Pilimathalawa to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pilimathalawa to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Pilimathalawa to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
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 Pilimathalawa and Colombo is 108 km. The road distance is 102.4 km.
The best way to get from Pilimathalawa to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3400.
The train from Pilimatalawa to Maradana takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Pilimathalawa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pilimatalawa station.
The best way to get from Pilimathalawa to Colombo is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300 and takes 3h 11m.
Pilimathalawa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pilimathalawa to Colombo is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Pilimathalawa to Colombo.
What companies run services between Pilimathalawa, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Pilimatalawa to Maradana 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,400 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 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pilimatalawa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,400
- 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 2,600–3,400
- 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 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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