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

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There are 4 ways to get from Matara to Panama by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara to Makumburabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Makabura to Passarabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Passara to Panamataxi taxi
    11h 8m
    Rs 36,669–44,310

  2. Drive  258.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matara to Panamacar car 258.8 km
    3h 50m
    Rs 11,382–16,441

  3. Bus, taxi via Kataragama

    1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    3. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Panamataxi taxi
    13h 14m
    Rs 43,271–52,029

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    3. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Panamataxi taxi
    14h 54m
    Rs 42,990–53,872

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  • Distance: 481.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Panama, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Matara to Panama. However, you can take the bus to Makumbura, take the bus to Passara, then take the taxi to Panama. Alternatively, you can drive from Matara to Panama in around 3h 50m.

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