There are 4 ways to get from Digana to Kurunegala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
2h 57mRs 3,352–7,043Drive 52.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Digana to Kurunegalacar 52.1 km
54 minRs 2,352–3,397Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kurunegalabus Colombo-Trincomalee
5h 12mRs 3,638–4,162Taxi
- Take the taxi from Digana to Kurunegalataxi 52.1 km
54 minRs 3,700–4,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Digana to Kurunegala is to drive which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Digana to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 54 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Digana station to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kurunegala via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Digana to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kurunegala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Digana and Kurunegala is 83 km. The road distance is 52.1 km.
The best way to get from Digana to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Digana to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Digana to Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Digana to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Digana to Kurunegala is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4200 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Digana, Central, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Polgahawela every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Digana to Kurunegala via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and Nittambuwa in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,700–4,400
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Digana to Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Digana to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Digana to Kurunegala is 52 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Digana to Kurunegala.
There are 92+ hotels available in Kurunegala.