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

The cheapest way to get from Vavuniya to Fort Station 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 Fort Station?

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

Is there a direct bus between Vavuniya and Fort Station?

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 Fort Station?

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 Fort Station?

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

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

The best way to get from Vavuniya to Fort Station without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 2048.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Vavuniya to Fort Station?

The best way to get from Vavuniya to Fort Station is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 2048. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Vavuniya to Fort Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vavuniya to Fort Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vavuniya to Fort Station?

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

Where can I stay near Fort Station?

There are 1453+ hotels available in Fort Station.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Pettahbus
4h 24m
Rs 2,048
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 Fort Stationcar 255.4 km
4h 12m
Rs 11,570–16,713

Vavuniya to Fort Station by bus and foot

18Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

Rs 2,048Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.9 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Fort Station, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Vavuniya to Pettah 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,048 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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