There are 4 ways to get from Welimada to Kurunegala by 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Welimada to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
5h 34mRs 2,588–6,113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
7h 37mRs 944–1,868Drive 131.3 km
- Drive from Welimada to Kurunegalacar 131.3 km
2h 25mRs 5,928–8,562Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Kurunegalataxi 131.3 km
2h 25mRs 16,000–20,000
Welimada to Kurunegala by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welimada to Kurunegala is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1900 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Welimada to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Welimada to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Welimada and Kurunegala is 166 km. The road distance is 131.3 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Kurunegala without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Welimada to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Welimada to Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Welimada to Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welimada to Kurunegala is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Welimada to Kurunegala.
There are 94+ hotels available in Kurunegala.
What companies run services between Welimada, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Welimada to Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Welimada to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–320
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 280–320
- Semi Lux
- Rs 330–460
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
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
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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