There are 3 ways to get from Pilimatalawa to Kurunegala by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Polgahawelatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
2h 35mRs 2,298–5,761Drive 40.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Pilimatalawa to Kurunegalacar 40.4 km
47 minRs 1,826–2,638Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pilimatalawa to Kurunegalataxi 40.4 km
47 minRs 2,100–2,600
Pilimatalawa to Kurunegala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pilimatalawa to Kurunegala is to drive which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2700 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Pilimatalawa to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 47 min and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2700.
No, there is no direct train from Pilimatalawa to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Pilimatalawa and arriving at Kurunegala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Pilimatalawa and Kurunegala is 57 km. The road distance is 40.4 km.
The best way to get from Pilimatalawa to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Pilimatalawa to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Pilimatalawa to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pilimatalawa station.
Pilimatalawa to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pilimatalawa to Kurunegala is 40 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Pilimatalawa to Kurunegala.
There are 105+ hotels available in Kurunegala.
What companies run services between Pilimatalawa, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Pilimatalawa to Kurunegala via Polgahawela in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pilimatalawa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- 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
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,600
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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