There are 4 ways to get from Kitulgala to Kurunegala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Galaboda to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
4h 55mRs 3,842–7,722Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nawata to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
5h 12mRs 1,981–3,306Drive 80 km
- Drive from Kitulgala to Kurunegalacar 80 km
1h 27mRs 3,597–5,195Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Kurunegalataxi 80 km
1h 27mRs 4,100–4,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kitulgala to Kurunegala is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kitulgala to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kitulgala to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Nawata and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Kitulgala to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Galaboda and arriving at Kurunegala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Kitulgala and Kurunegala is 129 km. The road distance is 80 km.
The best way to get from Kitulgala to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Kitulgala to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Kitulgala to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nawata station.
Kitulgala to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galaboda station.
The best way to get from Kitulgala to Kurunegala is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3400 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Kitulgala, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Galaboda to Polgahawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kitulgala to Kurunegala via Nawata, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Galaboda to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nawata to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Kitulgala to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kitulgala to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitulgala to Kurunegala is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Kitulgala to Kurunegala.
There are 107+ hotels available in Kurunegala.