There are 4 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Vavuniya 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 Kilinochchi to Vavuniyatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
58 minRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Vavuniyabus
1hDrive 75.8 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Vavuniyacar 75.8 km
1h 21mRs 3,409–4,924Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Vavuniyataxi 75.8 km
1h 21mRs 3,900–4,700
Kilinochchi to Vavuniya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Vavuniya is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Vavuniya is to train which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Vavuniya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Vavuniya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Vavuniya is 76 km. The road distance is 75.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Vavuniya without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Kilinochchi to Vavuniya takes 58 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kilinochchi to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Vavuniya is to train which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kilinochchi to Vavuniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Kilinochchi to Vavuniya 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kilinochchi to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Kilinochchi to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Kilinochchi to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Vavuniya is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Kilinochchi to Vavuniya.
There are 16+ hotels available in Vavuniya.