There are 5 ways to get from Vavuniya to Gampola by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain Colombo
6h 10mRs 2,530–5,953Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegalabus Jaffna
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain Colombo
9h 26mRs 2,509–6,008Bus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 15mDrive 195.5 km
- Drive from Vavuniya to Gampolacar 195.5 km
3h 28mRs 8,830–12,755Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Gampolataxi 195.5 km
3h 28mRs 9,500–12,000
Vavuniya to Gampola by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vavuniya to Gampola is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Vavuniya to Gampola is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vavuniya to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Gampola via Kurunegala, Ambepussa and Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Vavuniya to Gampola. However, there are services departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Gampola via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Vavuniya and Gampola is 246 km. The road distance is 195.5 km.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Gampola without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Vavuniya to Gampola, including transfers.
Vavuniya to Gampola bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Vavuniya station.
Vavuniya to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Gampola is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Vavuniya to Gampola via Polgahawela in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vavuniya to Gampola via Kurunegala, Ambepussa, and Kandy in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
Bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–610
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 550–610
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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More Questions & Answers
Vavuniya to Gampola bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Vavuniya to Gampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vavuniya to Gampola is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Vavuniya to Gampola.
There are 1447+ hotels available in Gampola.