There are 4 ways to get from Elephant Pass to Vavuniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Elephant pass to Vavuniyabus
1h 12mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Paranthan to Vavuniyatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
1h 47mRs 1,882–3,806Drive 91.5 km
- Drive from Elephant Pass to Vavuniyacar 91.5 km
1h 36mRs 4,118–5,948Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elephant Pass to Vavuniyataxi 91.5 km
1h 36mRs 4,600–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elephant Pass to Vavuniya is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Elephant Pass to Vavuniya is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Elephant Pass to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Elephant pass and arriving at Vavuniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Elephant Pass to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Paranthan and arriving at Vavuniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Elephant Pass and Vavuniya is 92 km. The road distance is 91.5 km.
The best way to get from Elephant Pass to Vavuniya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Elephant Pass to Vavuniya, including transfers.
Elephant Pass to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Elephant pass station.
Elephant Pass to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Paranthan station.
The best way to get from Elephant Pass to Vavuniya is to bus which takes 1h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Elephant Pass, Sri Lanka and Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Elephant pass to Vavuniya twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Paranthan to Vavuniya once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Paranthan to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Elephant pass to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Elephant Pass to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Elephant Pass to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elephant Pass to Vavuniya is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Elephant Pass to Vavuniya.
There are 16+ hotels available in Vavuniya.