There are 4 ways to get from Talawakele to Kurunegala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Talawakele to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
5h 32mRs 2,368–5,863Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Talawakelle to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
7h 6mRs 1,075–2,361Drive 103.7 km
- Drive from Talawakele to Kurunegalacar 103.7 km
1h 55mRs 4,712–6,806Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talawakele to Kurunegalataxi 103.7 km
1h 55mRs 5,000–6,500
Talawakele to Kurunegala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talawakele to Kurunegala is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 2400 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Talawakele to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Talawakele to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Talawakelle and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Talawakele to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Talawakele and arriving at Kurunegala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Talawakele and Kurunegala is 134 km. The road distance is 103.7 km.
The best way to get from Talawakele to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Talawakele to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Talawakele to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Talawakelle station.
Talawakele to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talawakele station.
The best way to get from Talawakele to Kurunegala is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 2400 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Talawakele, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Talawakele to Polgahawela twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Talawakelle to Kurunegala via Colombo and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Talawakele to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Talawakelle to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
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
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More Questions & Answers
Talawakele to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Talawakele to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talawakele to Kurunegala is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Talawakele to Kurunegala.
There are 105+ hotels available in Kurunegala.