There are 4 ways to get from Hali-Ela to Kurunegala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
7h 57mRs 2,590–3,918Train
cheapest- Take the train from Haliela to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
9h 45mRs 2,456–5,991Drive 156.1 km
- Drive from Hali-Ela to Kurunegalacar 156.1 km
2h 48mRs 7,038–10,167Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hali-Ela to Kurunegalataxi 156.1 km
2h 48mRs 7,500–9,500
Hali-Ela to Kurunegala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hali-Ela to Kurunegala is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Hali-Ela to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hali-Ela to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Hali-Ela and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Hali-Ela to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Haliela and arriving at Kurunegala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Hali-Ela and Kurunegala is 319 km. The road distance is 156.1 km.
The best way to get from Hali-Ela to Kurunegala without a car is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Hali-Ela to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Hali-Ela to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Hali-Ela station.
Hali-Ela to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Haliela station.
The best way to get from Hali-Ela to Kurunegala is to bus which takes 7h 57m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Hali-Ela, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Hali-Ela to Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Haliela to Polgahawela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 8h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Haliela to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hali-Ela to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Hali-Ela to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hali-Ela to Kurunegala is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Hali-Ela to Kurunegala.
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