There are 3 ways to get from Pilessa to Kurunegala by train, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kurunegala to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
1h 53mRs 2,677–6,364Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Pilessa to Kurunegalataxi 7.3 km
6 minRs 500–650Walk
- Take the foot from Pilessa to Kurunegalawalk 8.9 km
1h 46m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pilessa to Kurunegala is to taxi which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 650 and takes 6 min.
The fastest way to get from Pilessa to Kurunegala is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 650.
No, there is no direct train from Pilessa to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Kurunegala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Pilessa and Kurunegala is 49 km.
The best way to get from Pilessa to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Pilessa to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Pilessa to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
Pilessa to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
There are 105+ hotels available in Kurunegala.
What companies run services between Pilessa, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pilessa to Kurunegala via Kurunegala and Polgahawela in around 1h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 500–650
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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