There are 4 ways to get from Vavuniya to Polgahawela by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
3h 18mRs 1,300–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegalabus
3h 44mDrive 180.1 km
- Drive from Vavuniya to Polgahawelacar 180.1 km
3h 4mRs 8,061–11,643Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Polgahawelataxi 180.1 km
3h 4mRs 9,000–11,000
Vavuniya to Polgahawela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vavuniya to Polgahawela is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Vavuniya to Polgahawela is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vavuniya to Polgahawela. However, there are services departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Polgahawela via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Polgahawela Junction. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Vavuniya and Polgahawela is 181 km. The road distance is 180.1 km.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Polgahawela without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100.
The train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junction takes 3h 18m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Vavuniya to Polgahawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Vavuniya station.
Vavuniya to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Polgahawela is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegala once daily, and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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More Questions & Answers
Vavuniya to Polgahawela bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Vavuniya to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vavuniya to Polgahawela is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Vavuniya to Polgahawela.
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