There are 5 ways to get from Vavuniya to Kitulgala by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Warakapolabus
- Take the taxi from Warakapola to Kitulgalataxi
4h 3mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Galabodatrain Colombo
7h 47mRs 4,030–7,953Train, taxi
- Take the train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Kitulgalataxi
4h 29mRs 4,430–6,853Drive 239.6 km
- Drive from Vavuniya to Kitulgalacar 239.6 km
4h 14mRs 10,885–15,723Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Kitulgalataxi 239.6 km
4h 14mRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vavuniya to Kitulgala is to train which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Vavuniya to Kitulgala is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct train from Vavuniya to Kitulgala. However, there are services departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Galaboda via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Vavuniya and Kitulgala is 251 km. The road distance is 239.6 km.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Kitulgala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Vavuniya to Kitulgala, including transfers.
Vavuniya to Kitulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.
Vavuniya to Kitulgala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vavuniya to Kitulgala is 240 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Vavuniya to Kitulgala.
There are 1132+ hotels available in Kitulgala.
What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Kitulgala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Vavuniya to Kitulgala via Polgahawela and Galaboda in around 7h 47m.
- 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 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 Galaboda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–15,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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