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How to get fromRatnapura to Padiyatalawaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ratnapura to Padiyatalawa by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rathnapura to Hali-Elabus bus Colombo-Badulla / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Hali-Ela to Padiyatalawataxi taxi
    4h 28m
    Rs 6,484–8,090

  2. Bus, taxi via Badulla

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rathnapura to Badulla Main Bus Stationbus bus Colombo-Passara / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Badulla Main Bus Station to Padiyatalawataxi taxi
    4h 53m
    Rs 6,097–7,495

  3. Drive 207 km

    1. Drive from Ratnapura to Padiyatalawacar car 207 km
    3h 23m
    Rs 9,341–13,492

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ratnapura to Padiyatalawataxi taxi 207 km
    3h 23m
    Rs 10,000–13,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 209.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Ratnapura, Sri Lanka and Padiyatalawa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Ratnapura to Padiyatalawa. However, you can take the bus to Hali-Ela then take the taxi to Padiyatalawa. Alternatively, you can drive from Ratnapura to Padiyatalawa in around 3h 23m.

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