There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Kitulgala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela to Galabodatrain Colombo
4h 53mRs 3,885–7,742Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo to Nawatabus
5h 55mRs 1,985–4,753Drive 80.8 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Kitulgalacar 80.8 km
1h 30mRs 3,670–5,302Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kitulgalataxi 80.8 km
1h 30mRs 4,100–5,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Kitulgala is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4800 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Kitulgala is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Kitulgala. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Nawata via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Kitulgala. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Galaboda via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Kitulgala is 141 km. The road distance is 80.8 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Kitulgala without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Kurunegala to Kitulgala, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Kitulgala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Kitulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Kitulgala is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4800 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Kitulgala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Galaboda twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kurunegala to Kitulgala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo, and Nawata in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Galaboda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
Bus from Colombo to Nawata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,100–5,000
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 Kitulgala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kurunegala to Kitulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Galaboda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Kitulgala is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Kurunegala to Kitulgala.
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