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How to get fromNawalapitiya to Kottawaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Nawalapitiya to Kottawa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Maradanatrain train Badulla
    3h 54m
    Rs 6,004–9,015

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Watawala to Kosgamabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kosgama Pahala to Kottawabus bus Badulla-Colombo
    4h 33m
    Rs 4,315–5,036

  3. Drive 99.2 km

    1. Drive from Nawalapitiya to Kottawacar car 99.2 km
    1h 50m
    Rs 4,475–6,464

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Kottawataxi taxi 99.2 km
    1h 50m
    Rs 27,000–33,000

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  • Distance: 169.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Nawalapitiya to Maradana 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nawalapitiya to Kottawa via Watawala, Kosgama, and Kosgama Pahala in around 4h 33m.

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