There are 4 ways to get from Vavuniya to Maharagama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Vavuniya to Dehiwalatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
5h 2mRs 3,579–5,865Bus via Moratuwa
cheapest- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Moratuwabus
5h 21mRs 2,284–2,376Drive 262.9 km
- Drive from Vavuniya to Maharagamacar 262.9 km
4h 17mRs 11,908–17,201Bus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
8h 28mRs 3,060–3,892
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vavuniya to Maharagama is to bus via Moratuwa which costs Rs. 2250 - Rs. 2400 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Vavuniya to Maharagama is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vavuniya to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Nugegoda via Moratuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Vavuniya to Maharagama. However, there are services departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Dehiwala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Vavuniya and Maharagama is 273 km. The road distance is 262.9 km.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Maharagama without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Vavuniya to Maharagama, including transfers.
Vavuniya to Maharagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Vavuniya station.
Vavuniya to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Maharagama is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus via Moratuwa, which costs Rs. 2250 - Rs. 2400 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Maharagama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Vavuniya to Dehiwala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 52m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Vavuniya to Moratuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,300 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Vavuniya to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Vavuniya to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,200–2,300
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,392
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,500
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More Questions & Answers
Vavuniya to Maharagama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Moratuwa station.
Vavuniya to Maharagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Dehiwala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vavuniya to Maharagama is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Vavuniya to Maharagama.
There are 1484+ hotels available in Maharagama.