There are 4 ways to get from Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Hingurakgodatrain Batticaloa
1h 50mRs 1,675–3,465Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Polonnaruwabus Kalmunai
2h 10mRs 3,451–3,916Drive 85.7 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai Station to Minneriyacar 85.7 km
1h 23mRs 3,865–5,583Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai Station to Minneriyataxi 85.7 km
1h 23mRs 4,400–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Polonnaruwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Hingurakgoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Valaichchenai Station and Minneriya is 82 km. The road distance is 85.7 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya, including transfers.
Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4000 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai Station, Sri Lanka and Minneriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Valaichchenai to Hingurakgoda 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Superline Travels operates a bus from Oddaimavadi to Polonnaruwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,400–5,500
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Polonnaruwa station.
Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hingurakgoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Valaichchenai Station to Minneriya.
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