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How to get fromKelaniya to Monaragalaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kelaniya to Monaragala by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Kaluaggala

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kaluaggala to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Monaragalataxi taxi
    5h 10m
    Rs 16,021–19,170

  2. Drive  232.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kelaniya to Monaragalacar car 232.3 km
    3h 45m
    Rs 9,948–14,369

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ragama to Demodaratrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Demodara to Monaragalataxi taxi
    9h 55m
    Rs 12,734–17,258

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nugegoda to Ellabus bus Colombo-Badulla
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Monaragalataxi taxi
    5h 52m
    Rs 13,680–16,404

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Uduwara 7 Postbus bus Route 99
    2. Take the taxi from Uduwara 7 Post to Monaragalataxi taxi
    7h 13m
    Rs 12,148–15,547

  6. Train, taxi via Kandy

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy to Monaragalataxi taxi
    5h 33m
    Rs 14,086–19,410

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  • Distance: 253.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Monaragala, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kelaniya to Monaragala. However, you can take the taxi to Kaluaggala, take the bus to Ella, then take the taxi to Monaragala. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ragama, take the train to Demodara, then take the taxi to Monaragala.

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