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How to get fromTangalle to Nawalapitiyaby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Colombo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus bus Matara
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Nawalapitiyatrain train Colombo
    8h 5m
    Rs 2,619–4,728

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tangalle to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Nawalapitiyatrain train Colombo
    8h 47m
    Rs 2,187–4,502

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tangalle to Gallebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kaduwela to Watawalabus bus
    8h 16m
    Rs 3,085–4,255

  4. Drive 186.4 km

    1. Drive from Tangalle to Nawalapitiyacar car 186.4 km
    3h 34m
    Rs 8,362–12,078

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 342.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Tangalle, Sri Lanka and Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Tangalle to Nawalapitiya via Galle Bus Station, Kaduwela, and Watawala in around 8h 16m.

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