What is the cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Vavuniya?

The cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Vavuniya is to bus via Vavuniya which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1400 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottawa to Vavuniya?

The fastest way to get from Kottawa to Vavuniya is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottawa and Vavuniya?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottawa to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Makumbura and arriving at Vavuniya via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Kottawa and Vavuniya?

No, there is no direct train from Kottawa to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Vavuniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Kottawa to Vavuniya?

The distance between Kottawa and Vavuniya is 278 km. The road distance is 260.9 km.

How do I travel from Kottawa to Vavuniya without a car?

The best way to get from Kottawa to Vavuniya without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs Rs. 2030 - Rs. 2045.

How long does it take to get from Kottawa to Vavuniya?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Kottawa to Vavuniya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottawa to Vavuniya bus from?

Kottawa to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.

Where do I catch the Kottawa to Vavuniya train from?

Kottawa to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.

Train or bus from Kottawa to Vavuniya?

The best way to get from Kottawa to Vavuniya is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs Rs. 2030 - Rs. 2045. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Kottawa to Vavuniya bus arrive?

Kottawa to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vavuniya station.

Where does the Kottawa to Vavuniya train arrive?

Kottawa to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Vavuniya station.

Can I drive from Kottawa to Vavuniya?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottawa to Vavuniya is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Kottawa to Vavuniya.

Where can I stay near Vavuniya?

There are 13+ hotels available in Vavuniya.

Kottawa to Vavuniya - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kottawa to Vavuniya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Vavuniyabus
6h 19m
Rs 2,035–2,044
Bus via Vavuniya
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus Colombo
8h 40m
Rs 850–1,398
Train
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain Colombo / ...
6h 24m
Rs 3,598–5,660
Drive 260.9 km
1. Drive from Kottawa to Vavuniyacar 260.9 km
4h 10m
Rs 11,777–17,011
Taxi, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Kottawa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
4h 14m

Kottawa to Vavuniya by bus and foot

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278.4 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka and Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Vavuniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,932 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 43m.

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