There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Medirigiriya by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Galoyabus
2h 24mRs 2,045–2,619Train
- Take the train from Kurunegala to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
3h 6mRs 2,151–4,111Drive 114.7 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Medirigiriyacar 114.7 km
1h 56mRs 5,160–7,453Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Medirigiriyataxi 114.7 km
1h 56mRs 5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Medirigiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2700 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Medirigiriya is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Medirigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Galoya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Medirigiriya. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Hingurakgoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Medirigiriya is 116 km. The road distance is 114.7 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Medirigiriya without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2700.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Kurunegala to Medirigiriya, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Medirigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Medirigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Medirigiriya is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Medirigiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kurunegala to Galoya once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala to Hingurakgoda twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kurunegala to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Galoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
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 Medirigiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Galoya station.
Kurunegala to Medirigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hingurakgoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Medirigiriya is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Kurunegala to Medirigiriya.
There are 120+ hotels available in Medirigiriya.