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How to get fromColombo to Maligawilaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Maligawila by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    2. Take the taxi from Haldummulla to Maligawilataxi taxi
    5h 1m
    Rs 11,260–13,662

  2. Bus, taxi #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    2. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Maligawilataxi taxi
    9h 11m
    Rs 6,264–7,831

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Ellatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Maligawilataxi taxi
    9h 37m
    Rs 8,879–12,186

  4. Drive  237 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Maligawilacar car 237 km
    4h
    Rs 10,420–15,051

  5. Bus, taxi via Ella

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Maligawilataxi taxi
    6h 2m
    Rs 9,260–11,703

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  • Distance: 253.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Maligawila. However, you can take the bus to Haldummulla then take the taxi to Maligawila. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ella then take the taxi to Maligawila.

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