There are 4 ways to get from Dehiwala to Kurunegala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dehiwala to Kurunegalatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2h 30mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Kurunegalabus
3h 22mRs 850–1,200Drive 103.2 km
- Drive from Dehiwala to Kurunegalacar 103.2 km
1h 36mRs 4,655–6,724Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dehiwala to Kurunegalataxi 103.2 km
1h 36mRs 28,000–34,000
Dehiwala to Kurunegala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dehiwala to Kurunegala is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dehiwala to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dehiwala to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Dehiwala and arriving at Kurunegala via Moratuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dehiwala and arriving at Kurunegala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Dehiwala and Kurunegala is 106 km. The road distance is 103.2 km.
The best way to get from Dehiwala to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Dehiwala to Kurunegala takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Dehiwala to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Moratuwa station.
Dehiwala to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Dehiwala station.
The best way to get from Dehiwala to Kurunegala is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Dehiwala, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Dehiwala to Kurunegala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Moratuwa to Kurunegala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Dehiwala to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Moratuwa to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dehiwala to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Dehiwala to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dehiwala to Kurunegala is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Dehiwala to Kurunegala.
There are 106+ hotels available in Kurunegala.