There are 4 ways to get from Welisara to Kurunegala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ragama to Kurunegalatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
2h 37mRs 2,367–5,816Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h 54mRs 330–1,200Drive 84.1 km
- Drive from Welisara to Kurunegalacar 84.1 km
1h 19mRs 3,799–5,488Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welisara to Kurunegalataxi 84.1 km
1h 19mRs 23,000–28,000
Welisara to Kurunegala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welisara to Kurunegala is to bus which costs Rs. 330 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Welisara to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Welisara to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Mahabage and arriving at Kurunegala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Welisara to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Peralanda and arriving at Kurunegala via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Welisara and Kurunegala is 81 km. The road distance is 84.1 km.
The best way to get from Welisara to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Welisara to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Welisara to Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Welisara to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Welisara to Kurunegala is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 330 - Rs. 1200 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Welisara, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Kurunegala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Welisara to Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Welisara to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welisara to Kurunegala is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Welisara to Kurunegala.
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