There are 5 ways to get from Veyangoda to Minneriya by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
1h 32mRs 24,002–139,593Train
cheapest- Take the train from Veyangoda to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
5h 21mRs 1,794–3,637Bus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Habaranabus
3h 10mRs 2,641–3,363Drive 158.9 km
- Drive from Veyangoda to Minneriyacar 158.9 km
2h 29mRs 7,007–10,122Taxi
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Minneriyataxi 158.9 km
2h 29mRs 8,000–9,500
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Veyangoda to Minneriya is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Veyangoda to Minneriya is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Veyangoda to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Habarana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Veyangoda to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Veyangoda and arriving at Hingurakgoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Veyangoda and Minneriya is 183 km. The road distance is 158.9 km.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Minneriya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Veyangoda to Minneriya, including transfers.
Veyangoda to Minneriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Veyangoda to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Veyangoda station.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Minneriya is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 3h 10m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Veyangoda, Sri Lanka and Minneriya, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Habarana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 41m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Veyangoda to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once 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 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Veyangoda to Minneriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Habarana station.
Veyangoda to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hingurakgoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Veyangoda to Minneriya is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Veyangoda to Minneriya.
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