There are 4 ways to get from Pattipola to Kurunegala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pattipola to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
7h 10mRs 2,400–5,910Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
7h 14mRs 1,968–3,745Drive 125.4 km
- Drive from Pattipola to Kurunegalacar 125.4 km
2h 18mRs 5,666–8,184Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pattipola to Kurunegalataxi 125.4 km
2h 18mRs 6,000–8,000
Pattipola to Kurunegala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pattipola to Kurunegala is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Pattipola to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pattipola to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Pattipola to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Pattipola and arriving at Kurunegala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Pattipola and Kurunegala is 169 km. The road distance is 125.4 km.
The best way to get from Pattipola to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Pattipola to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Pattipola to Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Pattipola to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pattipola station.
The best way to get from Pattipola to Kurunegala is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Pattipola, Uva, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Pattipola to Polgahawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pattipola to Kurunegala via Nuwara Eliya and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pattipola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- 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 Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–8,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pattipola to Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Pattipola to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pattipola to Kurunegala is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Pattipola to Kurunegala.
There are 105+ hotels available in Kurunegala.