What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kurunegala?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kurunegala is to bus which costs Rs. 330 - Rs. 370 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Kurunegala?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Kurunegala?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurunegala. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Kurunegala?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Kurunegala. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Colombo to Kurunegala?

The distance between Colombo and Kurunegala is 95 km. The road distance is 94.9 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Kurunegala without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Kurunegala?

The train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Kurunegala bus from?

Colombo to Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Kurunegala train from?

Colombo to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.

Train or bus from Colombo to Kurunegala?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kurunegala is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 330 - Rs. 370 and takes 2h.

Where does the Colombo to Kurunegala bus arrive?

Colombo to Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.

Where does the Colombo to Kurunegala train arrive?

Colombo to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kurunegala station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Kurunegala?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kurunegala is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Colombo to Kurunegala.

Where can I stay near Kurunegala?

There are 90+ hotels available in Kurunegala.

Colombo to Kurunegala - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kurunegala by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
1h 40m
Rs 1,200–3,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegalabus 57 / ...
2h
Rs 330–370
Drive 94.9 km
1. Drive from Colombo to Kurunegalacar 94.9 km
1h 29m
Rs 3,978–5,746
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Kurunegalataxi 94.9 km
1h 29m
Rs 26,000–31,000

Colombo to Kurunegala by train

21Weekly Trains

1h 40mAverage Duration

Rs 1,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.5 km
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegala 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 40m. 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.

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