There are 5 ways to get from Kegalle to Vavuniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain Colombo / ...
3h 33mRs 2,036–3,970Bus
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Vavuniyabus
3h 35mDrive 191.8 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Vavuniyacar 191.8 km
3h 17mRs 8,652–12,498Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Vavuniyataxi 191.8 km
3h 17mRs 9,500–12,000Bus via Kurunegala
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Vavuniyabus Colombo
5h 58mRs 2,072–4,023
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Vavuniya is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Vavuniya is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Warakapola and arriving at Vavuniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Vavuniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Kegalle and Vavuniya is 193 km. The road distance is 191.8 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Vavuniya without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Kegalle to Vavuniya, including transfers.
Kegalle to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Warakapola station.
Kegalle to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Vavuniya is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Warakapola to Vavuniya once daily, and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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 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/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–610
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 550–610
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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More Questions & Answers
Kegalle to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Kegalle to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Vavuniya is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Kegalle to Vavuniya.
There are 13+ hotels available in Vavuniya.