There are 5 ways to get from Kurunegala to Kinniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Palampoddarubus
3h 27mRs 2,790–3,477Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kurunegala to China Baytrain Colombo- Trincomalee
5h 51mRs 2,193–4,173Drive 158.4 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Kinniyacar 158.4 km
2h 37mRs 7,157–10,338Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kinniyataxi 158.4 km
2h 37mRs 17,000–21,000Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus Colombo
4h 57mRs 2,395–7,406
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Kinniya is to train which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Kinniya is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Kinniya. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Palampoddaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Kinniya. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at China Bay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Kinniya is 167 km. The road distance is 158.4 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Kinniya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kurunegala to Kinniya, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Kinniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Kinniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Kinniya is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Kinniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kurunegala to Palampoddaru once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala to China Bay once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to China Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
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 Kinniya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Palampoddaru station.
Kurunegala to Kinniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at China Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Kinniya is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Kurunegala to Kinniya.
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