There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Passikudah 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- Take the train from Kurunegala to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
4h 52mRs 1,840–3,712Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Dambullabus Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
5h 9mRs 3,105–5,706Drive 192.7 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Passikudahcar 192.7 km
3h 10mRs 8,701–12,568Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Passikudahtaxi 192.7 km
3h 10mRs 9,500–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Passikudah is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Passikudah is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Passikudah. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Passikudah. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Valaichchenai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Passikudah is 231 km. The road distance is 192.7 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Passikudah without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Kurunegala to Passikudah, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Passikudah bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Passikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Passikudah is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Passikudah, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala to Valaichchenai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kurunegala to Passikudah via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Oddaimavadi in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kurunegala to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–240
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–240
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–330
- Super Lux
- Rs 440–550
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kurunegala to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kurunegala to Passikudah bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kurunegala to Passikudah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Valaichchenai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Passikudah is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Kurunegala to Passikudah.
There are 46+ hotels available in Passikudah.