There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Wattala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kurunegala to Ragamatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
2h 43mRs 2,338–5,819Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
3h 33mRs 330–2,600Drive 88 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Wattalacar 88 km
1h 21mRs 3,764–5,437Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Wattalataxi 88 km
1h 21mRs 24,000–29,000
Kurunegala to Wattala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Wattala is to bus which costs Rs. 330 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Wattala is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Wattala via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Hunupitiya via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Wattala is 85 km. The road distance is 88 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Wattala without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Kurunegala to Wattala, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Wattala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Wattala is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 330 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Wattala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kurunegala to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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
- 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
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 24,000–29,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kurunegala to Wattala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kurunegala to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Wattala is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Kurunegala to Wattala.
There are 1601+ hotels available in Wattala.