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How to get fromKurunegala to Padaviyaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kurunegala to Padaviya by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kurunegala to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Padaviyataxi taxi
    3h 53m
    Rs 4,111–6,525

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Padaviyataxi taxi
    6h 1m
    Rs 3,459–4,108

  3. Bus, taxi via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Padaviyataxi taxi
    5h 16m

  4. Drive 194.5 km

    1. Drive from Kurunegala to Padaviyacar car 194.5 km
    3h 23m
    Rs 8,810–12,726

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Padaviyataxi taxi 194.5 km
    3h 23m
    Rs 9,500–12,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kurunegala to Padaviya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Padaviya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kurunegala to Padaviya. However, you can take the train to Vavuniya then take the taxi to Padaviya. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dambulla, take the bus to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Padaviya.

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