There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Hali-Ela 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 Hali-Elabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
8h 10mRs 2,535–5,353Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela to Halielatrain Colombo
9h 17mRs 2,485–6,042Drive 156.1 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Hali-Elacar 156.1 km
2h 47mRs 7,039–10,167Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Hali-Elataxi 156.1 km
2h 47mRs 7,500–9,500
Kurunegala to Hali-Ela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Hali-Ela is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Hali-Ela is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Hali-Ela. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Hali-Ela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Hali-Ela. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Haliela via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Hali-Ela is 320 km. The road distance is 156.1 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Hali-Ela without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Kurunegala to Hali-Ela, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Hali-Ela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Hali-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Hali-Ela is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Hali-Ela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kurunegala to Hali-Ela via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Haliela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Haliela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Hali-Ela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
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 Hali-Ela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kurunegala to Hali-Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Haliela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Hali-Ela is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Kurunegala to Hali-Ela.
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