There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Vavuniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain Colombo / ...
5h 37mRs 2,509–5,976Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Vavuniyabus
6h 37mDrive 177.1 km
- Drive from Kandy to Vavuniyacar 177.1 km
3h 8mRs 8,050–11,627Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Vavuniyataxi 177.1 km
3h 8mRs 8,500–11,000
Kandy to Vavuniya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Vavuniya is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Vavuniya is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Vavuniya via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Vavuniya via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Kandy and Vavuniya is 228 km. The road distance is 177.1 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Vavuniya without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Kandy to Vavuniya, including transfers.
Kandy to Vavuniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Vavuniya is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Vavuniya via Polgahawela Junction in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Vavuniya via Ambepussa and Warakapola in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Vavuniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Vavuniya is 177 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Kandy to Vavuniya.
There are 11+ hotels available in Vavuniya.