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How to get fromMatara to Nawalaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Nawala by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 17 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Panadurabus bus Matara
    2. Take the bus from Panadura to Nugegodabus bus 17
    2h 28m
    Rs 538–1,267

  2. Train via Moratuwa

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Matara to Moratuwatrain train Beliatta
    4h 4m
    Rs 315–3,082

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Matara to Bambalapitiyatrain train Beliatta
    3h 14m
    Rs 1,440–4,615

  4. Drive  142.7 km

    1. Drive from Matara to Nawalacar car 142.7 km
    1h 45m
    Rs 6,434–9,293

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matara to Nawalataxi taxi 142.7 km
    1h 45m
    Rs 39,000–47,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matara to Moratuwabus bus
    3h 14m
    Rs 959–1,255

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  • Distance: 147 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Nawala, Western, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Matara to Nugegoda via Panadura in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matara to Bambalapitiya 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 7m.

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