There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge 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 Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 23mRs 2,535–5,253Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain Colombo
9h 12mRs 2,485–5,942Drive 164.5 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridgecar 164.5 km
3h 2mRs 7,451–10,763Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridgetaxi 164.5 km
3h 2mRs 20,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Ella via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Nine Arch Bridge is 309 km. The road distance is 164.5 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge without a car is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Nine Arch Bridge, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Ella in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 7h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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 Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
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 Nine Arch Bridge bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge is 165 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Kurunegala to Nine Arch Bridge.
There are 1545+ hotels available in Nine Arch Bridge.