There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Welisara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kurunegala to Ragamatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
2h 37mRs 2,338–5,819Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57 / ...
3h 38mRs 330–2,600Drive 83.4 km
- Drive from Kurunegala to Welisaracar 83.4 km
1h 18mRs 3,753–5,421Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Welisarataxi 83.4 km
1h 18mRs 22,000–28,000
Kurunegala to Welisara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Welisara is to bus which costs Rs. 330 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Welisara is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Welisara. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Mahabage via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Welisara. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Peralanda via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Welisara is 81 km. The road distance is 83.4 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Welisara without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Kurunegala to Welisara, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Welisara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Welisara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Welisara is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 330 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Welisara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 330–370 and the journey takes 2h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kurunegala to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–28,000
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 Welisara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kurunegala to Welisara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Welisara is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Kurunegala to Welisara.
There are 2343+ hotels available in Welisara.