There are 6 ways to get from Veyangoda to Medawachchiya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Vavuniyabus
4h 45mTrain via Vavuniya
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain Colombo / ...
6h 19mRs 2,499–5,962Train
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Medawachchiyatrain Colombo / ...
4h 45mRs 2,889–6,432Drive 192.4 km
- Drive from Veyangoda to Medawachchiyacar 192.4 km
3h 9mRs 8,632–12,468Taxi
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Medawachchiyataxi 192.4 km
3h 9mRs 9,500–12,000Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Pettah to Medawachchiyabus
5h 42m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Veyangoda to Medawachchiya is to train via Vavuniya which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Veyangoda to Medawachchiya is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Veyangoda to Medawachchiya. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Medawachchiya via Vavuniya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Veyangoda to Medawachchiya. However, there are services departing from Veyangoda and arriving at Medawachchiya via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Veyangoda and Medawachchiya is 246 km. The road distance is 192.4 km.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Medawachchiya without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Veyangoda to Medawachchiya, including transfers.
Veyangoda to Medawachchiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Veyangoda to Medawachchiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Medawachchiya is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Veyangoda, Sri Lanka and Medawachchiya, North Central, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Vavuniya once daily, and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Medawachchiya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,300–3,100
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Nittambuwa to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Pettah to Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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More Questions & Answers
Veyangoda to Medawachchiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Veyangoda to Medawachchiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Medawachchiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Veyangoda to Medawachchiya is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Veyangoda to Medawachchiya.
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