There are 4 ways to get from Diyatalawa to Kurunegala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Diyatalawa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
7h 26mRs 1,245–2,478Train
- Take the train from Diyatalawa to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
8h 15mRs 2,426–5,947Drive 149.8 km
- Drive from Diyatalawa to Kurunegalacar 149.8 km
2h 47mRs 6,767–9,775Taxi
- Take the taxi from Diyatalawa to Kurunegalataxi 149.8 km
2h 47mRs 18,000–22,000
Diyatalawa to Kurunegala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Diyatalawa to Kurunegala is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2500 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Diyatalawa to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Diyatalawa to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Diyatalawa and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Diyatalawa to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Diyatalawa and arriving at Kurunegala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Diyatalawa and Kurunegala is 278 km. The road distance is 149.8 km.
The best way to get from Diyatalawa to Kurunegala without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2500.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Diyatalawa to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Diyatalawa to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Diyatalawa station.
Diyatalawa to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Diyatalawa station.
The best way to get from Diyatalawa to Kurunegala is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Diyatalawa, Uva, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Diyatalawa to Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Diyatalawa to Polgahawela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 52m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Diyatalawa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Diyatalawa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 900–1,300
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Diyatalawa to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Diyatalawa to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Diyatalawa to Kurunegala is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Diyatalawa to Kurunegala.
There are 105+ hotels available in Kurunegala.