There are 4 ways to get from Guruthalawa to Chenkalady by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ohiya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Eravur Stationtrain Colombo
10h 31mRs 3,353–7,189Bus
- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravurbus Wellawatta
12h 53mRs 4,237–5,180Drive 179.8 km
- Drive from Guruthalawa to Chenkaladycar 179.8 km
3h 19mRs 8,111–11,716Taxi
- Take the taxi from Guruthalawa to Chenkaladytaxi 179.8 km
3h 19mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guruthalawa to Chenkalady is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Guruthalawa to Chenkalady is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Guruthalawa to Chenkalady. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Eravur via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Guruthalawa to Chenkalady station. However, there are services departing from Ohiya and arriving at Eravur Station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Guruthalawa and Chenkalady is 430 km. The road distance is 179.8 km.
The best way to get from Guruthalawa to Chenkalady without a car is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Guruthalawa to Chenkalady, including transfers.
Guruthalawa to Chenkalady bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Guruthalawa to Chenkalady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ohiya station.
The best way to get from Guruthalawa to Chenkalady is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 12h 53m.
What companies run services between Guruthalawa, Sri Lanka and Chenkalady, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Guruthalawa to Eravur Station via Ohiya and Polgahawela in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Guruthalawa to Eravur via Welimada, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Colombo Pettah in around 12h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ohiya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- 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 2,300–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Eravur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Guruthalawa to Chenkalady bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Guruthalawa to Chenkalady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guruthalawa to Chenkalady is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Guruthalawa to Chenkalady.
There are 112+ hotels available in Chenkalady.