There are 4 ways to get from Valaichenai to Kurunegala by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kattankudi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kurunegalabus Trincomalee / ...
5h 3mRs 2,850–6,411Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Kurunegalatrain Batticaloa
5h 54mRs 2,536–4,661Drive 213.9 km
- Drive from Valaichenai to Kurunegalacar 213.9 km
4h 6mRs 9,659–13,952Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichenai to Kurunegalataxi 213.9 km
4h 6mRs 10,000–13,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valaichenai to Kurunegala is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichenai to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichenai to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Kattankudi and arriving at Kurunegala via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichenai to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Valaichenai and Kurunegala is 242 km. The road distance is 213.9 km.
The best way to get from Valaichenai to Kurunegala without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Valaichenai to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Valaichenai to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kattankudi station.
Valaichenai to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Valaichenai to Kurunegala is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Valaichenai, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Valaichenai to Kurunegala via Kattankudi, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Kurunegala 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kattankudi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Valaichenai to Kurunegala bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Valaichenai to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichenai to Kurunegala is 214 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Valaichenai to Kurunegala.
There are 94+ hotels available in Kurunegala.