There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Sinharaja Forest Reserve by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kurunegala to Colombo Forttrain
- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Sinharaja Forest Reservetaxi
5h 39mRs 12,453–18,940Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
6h 29mRs 5,035–8,503Drive 158.1 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Sinharaja Forest Reservecar 158.1 km
3h 5mRs 7,075–10,219Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Sinharaja Forest Reservetaxi 158.1 km
3h 5mRs 17,000–21,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Sinharaja Forest Reserve is to bus which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8500 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Sinharaja Forest Reserve is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Sinharaja Forest Reserve. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Madampe via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Sinharaja Forest Reserve is 266 km. The road distance is 158.1 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Sinharaja Forest Reserve without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 39m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Kurunegala to Sinharaja Forest Reserve, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Sinharaja Forest Reserve bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Sinharaja Forest Reserve bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Sinharaja Forest Reserve is 158 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Kurunegala to Sinharaja Forest Reserve.
There are 162+ hotels available in Sinharaja Forest Reserve.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kurunegala to Sinharaja Forest Reserve via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Madampe in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kurunegala to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- 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 Travels
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–21,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games - to help you get the most out of your next trip.