There are 4 ways to get from Panadura to Nivithigala by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
3h 32mRs 1,993–2,590Drive 84 km
- Drive from Panadura to Nivithigalacar 84 km
1h 24mRs 3,797–5,484Taxi
- Take the taxi from Panadura to Nivithigalataxi 84 km
1h 24mRs 9,000–11,000Bus via Nugegoda
- Take the bus from Nugegoda to Rathnapurabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
3h 49mRs 3,252–3,811
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Panadura to Nivithigala is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Panadura to Nivithigala is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Panadura to Nivithigala. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Panadura and Nivithigala is 128 km. The road distance is 84 km.
The best way to get from Panadura to Nivithigala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2600.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Panadura to Nivithigala, including transfers.
Panadura to Nivithigala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Panadura to Nivithigala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Rathnapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Panadura to Nivithigala is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Panadura to Nivithigala.
There are 72+ hotels available in Nivithigala.
What companies run services between Panadura, Sri Lanka and Nivithigala, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 300–340 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Nugegoda to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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