What is the cheapest way to get from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort?

The cheapest way to get from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort is to bus via Vavuniya which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1400 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort?

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

Is there a direct bus between Vavuniya and Colombo Fort?

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 and Colombo Fort?

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

How far is it from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort?

The distance between Vavuniya and Colombo Fort is 257 km. The road distance is 255.4 km.

How do I travel from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort without a car?

The best way to get from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 1935.

How long does it take to get from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort?

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

Where do I catch the Vavuniya to Colombo Fort bus from?

Vavuniya to Colombo Fort bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Vavuniya station.

Where do I catch the Vavuniya to Colombo Fort train from?

Vavuniya to Colombo Fort train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.

Train or bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort?

The best way to get from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 1935. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Vavuniya to Colombo Fort bus arrive?

Vavuniya to Colombo Fort bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Where does the Vavuniya to Colombo Fort train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort?

Yes, the driving distance between Vavuniya to Colombo Fort is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort.

Where can I stay near Colombo Fort?

There are 1443+ hotels available in Colombo Fort.

Vavuniya to Colombo Fort - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vavuniya to Colombo Fort by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Pettahbus
4h 24m
Rs 1,935
Bus via Vavuniya
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
7h 7m
Rs 850–1,392
Train
1. Take the train from Vavuniya to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
4h 31m
Rs 1,300–3,200
Drive 255.4 km
1. Drive from Vavuniya to Colombo Fortcar 255.4 km
4h 12m
Rs 11,476–16,576

Vavuniya to Colombo Fort by bus and foot

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.9 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Colombo Fort, 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 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 31m.

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