There are 4 ways to get from Vavuniya to Pungankulam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Thapalkaddaibus
2h 2mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vavuniya to Pungankulamtrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2h 38mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 136.1 km
- Drive from Vavuniya to Pungankulamcar 136.1 km
2h 20mRs 6,152–8,886Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Pungankulamtaxi 136.1 km
2h 20mRs 6,500–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vavuniya to Pungankulam is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Vavuniya to Pungankulam is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Thapalkaddai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vavuniya and arriving at Pungankulam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Vavuniya and Pungankulam is 142 km. The road distance is 136.1 km.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Pungankulam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs .
The bus from Vavuniya to Thapalkaddai takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Vavuniya to Pungankulam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Vavuniya station.
Vavuniya to Pungankulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Vavuniya station.
The best way to get from Vavuniya to Pungankulam is to bus which takes 2h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and Pungankulam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Vavuniya to Thapalkaddai twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Vavuniya to Pungankulam once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Vavuniya to Pungankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Vavuniya to Thapalkaddai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Vavuniya to Pungankulam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Thapalkaddai station.
Vavuniya to Pungankulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Pungankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vavuniya to Pungankulam is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Vavuniya to Pungankulam.
There are 228+ hotels available in Pungankulam.