There are 4 ways to get from Waikkal to Kurunegala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Waikkala to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Kurunegalatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
3h 36mRs 2,395–5,855Bus
- Take the bus from Kochchikade to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
4h 24mDrive 69.4 km
- Drive from Waikkal to Kurunegalacar 69.4 km
1h 18mRs 3,053–4,410Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waikkal to Kurunegalataxi 69.4 km
1h 18mRs 11,000–14,000
Waikkal to Kurunegala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waikkal to Kurunegala is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Waikkal to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Waikkal to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Kochchikade and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Waikkal to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Waikkala and arriving at Kurunegala via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Waikkal and Kurunegala is 111 km. The road distance is 69.4 km.
The best way to get from Waikkal to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Waikkal to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Waikkal to Kurunegala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kochchikade station.
Waikkal to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Waikkala station.
The best way to get from Waikkal to Kurunegala is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Waikkal, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Waikkala to Kurunegala via Ragama in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waikkala to Kurunegala via Kochchikade, Kochchikade, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Waikkala to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kochchikade to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Waikkal to Kurunegala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Waikkal to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waikkal to Kurunegala is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Waikkal to Kurunegala.
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