There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Bandarawela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawelabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
7h 40mRs 2,535–5,253Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela to Bandarawelatrain Colombo
8h 10mRs 2,485–5,942Drive 150.9 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Bandarawelacar 150.9 km
2h 48mRs 6,809–9,835Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Bandarawelataxi 150.9 km
2h 48mRs 18,000–23,000
Kurunegala to Bandarawela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Bandarawela is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Bandarawela is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Bandarawela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Bandarawela via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Bandarawela is 295 km. The road distance is 150.9 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Bandarawela without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Kurunegala to Bandarawela, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Bandarawela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Bandarawela is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kurunegala to Bandarawela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Bandarawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kurunegala to Bandarawela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kurunegala to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bandarawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Bandarawela is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Kurunegala to Bandarawela.
There are 1579+ hotels available in Bandarawela.