There are 5 ways to get from Vavuniya to Kegalle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Warakapolabus
3h 25mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
3h 31mRs 2,030–3,953Drive 192.1 km
- Drive from Vavuniya to Kegallecar 192.1 km
3h 17mRs 8,665–12,516Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Kegalletaxi 192.1 km
3h 17mRs 9,500–12,000Bus via Kurunegala
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegalabus Jaffna
6h 37mRs 2,059–4,058
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vavuniya to Kegalle is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Vavuniya to Kegalle is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vavuniya to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Warakapola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Vavuniya to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Vavuniya and Kegalle is 221 km. The road distance is 192.1 km.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Kegalle without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Vavuniya to Kegalle, including transfers.
Vavuniya to Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Vavuniya station.
Vavuniya to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Kegalle is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Vavuniya to Warakapola once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junction 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Vavuniya to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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 Kegalle bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Warakapola station.
Vavuniya to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vavuniya to Kegalle is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Vavuniya to Kegalle.
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