There are 6 ways to get from Unawatuna to Pinnawala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus Galle
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Polgahawelabus
4h 17mRs 2,876–3,562Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Unawatuna to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegallebus Colombo
6h 10mRs 1,089–4,033Train
- Take the train from Unawatuna to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
5h 41mRs 1,759–6,393Drive 192.2 km
- Drive from Unawatuna to Pinnawalacar 192.2 km
2h 32mRs 8,654–12,499Taxi
- Take the taxi from Unawatuna to Pinnawalataxi 192.2 km
2h 32mRs 29,000–35,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Pinnawalataxi
2h 56mRs 35,283–114,062
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Unawatuna to Pinnawala is to train and bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Unawatuna to Pinnawala is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Unawatuna station to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Polgahawela via Kadawatha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Unawatuna to Pinnawala. However, there are services departing from Unawatuna and arriving at Rambukkana via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Unawatuna and Pinnawala is 202 km. The road distance is 192.2 km.
The best way to get from Unawatuna to Pinnawala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Unawatuna to Pinnawala, including transfers.
Unawatuna to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Unawatuna to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Unawatuna station.
The best way to get from Unawatuna to Pinnawala is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Unawatuna, Southern, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Unawatuna to Pinnawala via Galle Bus Station, Kadawatha, and Polgahawela in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Unawatuna to Pinnawala via Fort Station and Rambukkana in around 5h 41m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Unawatuna to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,573
- 2nd Class
- Rs 210
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,888
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Unawatuna to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,573
- 2nd Class
- Rs 210
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,888
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–310
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 320–450
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–750
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–35,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Unawatuna to Pinnawala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kadawatha station.
Unawatuna to Pinnawala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Unawatuna to Pinnawala is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Unawatuna to Pinnawala.
There are 178+ hotels available in Pinnawala.