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How to get fromGampola to Vavuniyaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Gampola to Vavuniya by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    6h 16m
    Rs 2,525–6,000

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gampola to Kandybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    3. Take the bus from Warakapola to Vavuniyabus bus
    8h 14m

  3. Drive 195 km

    1. Drive from Gampola to Vavuniyacar car 195 km
    3h 27m
    Rs 8,810–12,726

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gampola to Vavuniyataxi taxi 195 km
    3h 27m
    Rs 9,500–12,000

  5. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gampola to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    5h 23m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    8h 51m
    Rs 2,525–6,010

Gampola to Vavuniya by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,525Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Gampola to Vavuniya via Polgahawela Junction in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gampola to Vavuniya via Kandy, Ambepussa, and Warakapola in around 8h 14m.

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