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How to get fromPanwila to Dambullaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Panwila to Dambulla by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Wattegama to Polgahawelatrain train Matale
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus
    5h 36m
    Rs 2,521–4,616

  2. Drive  70.2 km

    1. Drive from Panwila to Dambullacar car 70.2 km
    1h 15m
    Rs 3,156–4,558

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Panwila to Dambullataxi taxi 70.2 km
    1h 15m
    Rs 5,000–6,000

  4. Train, bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the train from Wattegama to Polgahawelatrain train Matale
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus Colombo-Trincomalee
    6h 5m
    Rs 4,021–6,116

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Map of how to get from Panwila to Dambulla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 142.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Panwila, Central, Sri Lanka and Dambulla, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Panwila to Dambulla. However, you can take the taxi to Wattegama, take the train to Polgahawela, walk to Polgahawela, then take the bus to Dambulla. Alternatively, you can drive from Panwila to Dambulla in around 1h 15m.

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