There are 5 ways to get from Warakapola to Vavuniya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Warakapola to Vavuniyabus
3h 15mBus via Kurunegala
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Vavuniyabus Colombo
6h 6mRs 1,350–1,669Train
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain Colombo / ...
4h 52mRs 2,085–4,139Drive 197.8 km
- Drive from Warakapola to Vavuniyacar 197.8 km
3h 21mRs 8,876–12,821Taxi
- Take the taxi from Warakapola to Vavuniyataxi 197.8 km
3h 21mRs 9,500–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warakapola to Vavuniya is to bus via Kurunegala which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Warakapola to Vavuniya is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Warakapola and arriving at Vavuniya. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Warakapola to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Vavuniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Warakapola and Vavuniya is 199 km. The road distance is 197.8 km.
The best way to get from Warakapola to Vavuniya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs .
The bus from Warakapola to Vavuniya takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Warakapola to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Warakapola station.
Warakapola to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Warakapola to Vavuniya is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4200 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Warakapola, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Warakapola to Vavuniya once daily, and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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 Warakapola to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–610
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 550–610
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–950
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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More Questions & Answers
Warakapola to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Warakapola to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warakapola to Vavuniya is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Warakapola to Vavuniya.
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