There are 4 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
4h 16mRs 1,300–3,200Bus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Kurunegalabus
4h 44mDrive 255.4 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Polgahawelacar 255.4 km
4h 25mRs 11,462–16,556Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Polgahawelataxi 255.4 km
4h 25mRs 12,000–16,000
Kilinochchi to Polgahawela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Polgahawela via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Polgahawela Junction. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Polgahawela is 257 km. The road distance is 255.4 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200.
The train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junction takes 4h 16m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Kilinochchi to Polgahawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junction 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Kilinochchi to Kurunegala once daily, and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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More Questions & Answers
Kilinochchi to Polgahawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Kilinochchi to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Polgahawela is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela.
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