Distance
83 km (51.9 miles)
Price range
US$ 4-US$ 22
Ride Duration Range
1h 36m-3h 45m
Earliest Departure
00:30
Latest Departure
16:00
Most Popular Operator

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Taking a bus from Colombo to Kurunegala

Fastest bus: 3h 45m

Cheapest bus: US$ 18

The fastest: 3h 45m

The cheapest: US$ 18

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The fastest: 1h 36m

The cheapest: US$ 4

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POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

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About the ride from Colombo to Kurunegala

Colombo to Kurunegala Route Information

The distance between Colombo and Kurunegala is 52 miles, or approximately 83 kilometers.

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Kurunegala, including bus,train,car.

The earliest departure leaves at 00:30 and has a duration of 2 hours 6 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 1 hour 36 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Colombo to Kurunegala by bus

  • Starting Price: US$ 18
  • 5 departures a day, or 35 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Colombo to Kurunegala by train

  • Starting Price: US$ 4
  • 47 departures a day, or 329 departures a week

There are 10 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class, Second Class, Third Class Sleeper, Third Class Reserved Seats, Second Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat, First Class Sleeper, First Class Reserved Seats, Second Class Reserved Seats and Second Class Sleeperette.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Colombo to Kurunegala by car

    The only travel class available is Economy.

    Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

    Companies Operating from Colombo to Kurunegala

    Average time

    3h 45m

    Average price

    US$ 18

    Average time

    1h 45m

    Average price

    US$ 16

    Average time

    1h 36m - 2h 8m

    Average price

    US$ 4

    Popular stations and stops in Colombo and Kurunegala

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