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How to get fromColombo to Ruwanwellaby bus, taxi or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Ruwanwella by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to NittambuwabusColombo
    2. Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Ruwanwellataxi
    2h 16m
    Rs 1,658–2,072

  2. Drive 59.7 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Ruwanwellacar59.7 km
    1h 16m
    Rs 2,503–3,615

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Ruwanwellataxi59.7 km
    1h 16m
    Rs 16,000–20,000

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ruwanwella. However, you can take the bus to Nittambuwa then take the taxi to Ruwanwella. Alternatively, you can drive from Colombo to Ruwanwella in around 1h 16m.

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