What is the cheapest way to get from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1400 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.

Is there a direct bus between Vavuniya (Station) and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Pettah. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Vavuniya (Station) and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo?

The distance between Vavuniya (Station) and Colombo is 259 km. The road distance is 255.5 km.

How do I travel from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo without a car is to bus via Vavuniya which takes 4h 45m and costs Rs. 1935.

How long does it take to get from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo?

The bus from Vavuniya to Pettah takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo bus from?

Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Vavuniya station.

Where do I catch the Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo train from?

Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.

Train or bus from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo?

The best way to get from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo is to bus via Vavuniya which takes 4h 45m and costs Rs. 1935. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo bus arrive?

Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Where does the Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo train arrive?

Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.

Can I drive from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1418+ hotels available in Colombo.

Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Vavuniya
best
1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Pettahbus
4h 45m
Rs 1,935
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
7h
Rs 850–1,392
Train
1. Take the train from Vavuniya to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
4h 51m
Rs 1,300–3,200
Drive 255.5 km
1. Drive from Vavuniya (Station) to Colombocar 255.5 km
4h 12m
Rs 11,487–16,592

Vavuniya (Station) to Colombo by bus

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Distance: 258.6 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Vavuniya (Station), Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Vavuniya to Pettah 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,935 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 31m.

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