There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Vavuniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain Colombo / ...
5h 37mRs 2,509–5,976Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Vavuniyabus
6h 55mDrive 177.1 km
- Drive from Kandy to Vavuniyacar 177.1 km
3h 8mRs 7,965–11,504Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Vavuniyataxi 177.1 km
3h 8mRs 12,000–15,000
Kandy to Vavuniya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Vavuniya is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Vavuniya is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Vavuniya via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Vavuniya via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Kandy and Vavuniya is 228 km. The road distance is 177.1 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Vavuniya without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Kandy to Vavuniya, including transfers.
Kandy to Vavuniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Vavuniya is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Vavuniya via Polgahawela Junction in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Vavuniya via Nittambuwa in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Vavuniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Vavuniya is 177 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Kandy to Vavuniya.
There are 16+ hotels available in Vavuniya.