There are 4 ways to get from Katunayake to Vavuniya by bus, train, car, or plane
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 Katunayake to Vavuniyabus
3h 50mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Vavuniyatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
6h 27mRs 2,482–6,036Drive 220.4 km
- Drive from Katunayake to Vavuniyacar 220.4 km
4h 4mRs 9,948–14,369Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
3h 32m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Vavuniya is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Vavuniya is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Katunayake and arriving at Vavuniya. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Katunayake to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Katunayake and arriving at Vavuniya via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Katunayake and Vavuniya is 238 km. The road distance is 220.4 km.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Vavuniya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs .
The bus from Katunayake to Vavuniya takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Katunayake to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Katunayake station.
Katunayake to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Vavuniya is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Katunayake, Sri Lanka and Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Katunayake to Vavuniya twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Vavuniya once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 49m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Katunayake to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, Which London airport should I choose?, and Why you should take the train in the US - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Katunayake to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Katunayake to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Vavuniya is 220 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Katunayake to Vavuniya.
There are 13+ hotels available in Vavuniya.