How to Travel from

Bandarawela to Vavuniya

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Sri Lanka Bandarawela Vavuniya

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Bandarawela, Sri Lanka → Vavuniya, Sri Lanka

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Route Navigator Bandarawela - Vavuniya

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At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Dharmawijaya Mawatha

Dharmawijaya Mawatha, 28 km 732 м

28 km 732 м

Turn left onto Keppettipola Road

Keppettipola Road, 460 м

460 м

At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bandaranayake Mawatha

Bandaranayake Mawatha, 464 м

464 м

Turn left onto Mahiyanganaya Road

Mahiyanganaya Road, 36 km 435 м

36 km 435 м

Turn sharp left onto Pangaragammana Road

Pangaragammana Road, 13 km 674 м

13 km 674 м

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:

+94 11 2 475 475

Website:

cinnamonair.com/

Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:

+94 11 4 600 111

Website:

seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/

Train from Bandarawela to Polgahawela

Ave. Duration:

7h 8m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$1.21–$3.81

Train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniya

Ave. Duration:

3h 36m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$1.21–$3.68

Train from Bandarawela to Fort

Ave. Duration:

8h 31m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$1.65–$5.21

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:

+94 777 382 186

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

superline.lk/

Bus from Bandarawela to Colombo

Ave. Duration:

4h 51m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

Phone:

0112587372

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ntc.gov.lk/

Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniya

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.54–$5.40

Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya

Ave. Duration:

3h 40m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.08–$1.91

Bus from Welimada to Colombo

Ave. Duration:

5h 25m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$1.91–$3.30

What is the cheapest way to get from Bandarawela to Vavuniya?

The cheapest way to get from Bandarawela to Vavuniya is to train which costs $2.07 - $6.52 and takes 11h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bandarawela to Vavuniya?

The fastest way to get from Bandarawela to Vavuniya is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Bandarawela and Vavuniya?

No, there is no direct bus from Bandarawela to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Vavuniya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bandarawela and Vavuniya?

No, there is no direct train from Bandarawela to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Vavuniya via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Bandarawela to Vavuniya?

The distance between Bandarawela and Vavuniya is 363 km. The road distance is 280.5 km.

How do I travel from Bandarawela to Vavuniya without a car?

The best way to get from Bandarawela to Vavuniya without a car is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs $2.07 - $6.52 .

How long does it take to get from Bandarawela to Vavuniya?

It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Bandarawela to Vavuniya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bandarawela to Vavuniya bus from?

Bandarawela to Vavuniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Bandarawela station.

Where do I catch the Bandarawela to Vavuniya train from?

Bandarawela to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bandarawela station.

Train or bus from Bandarawela to Vavuniya?

The best way to get from Bandarawela to Vavuniya is to train which takes 11h 44m and costs $2.07 - $6.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9.24 - $13.04 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Bandarawela to Vavuniya bus arrive?

Bandarawela to Vavuniya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Bandarawela to Vavuniya train arrive?

Bandarawela to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.

Can I drive from Bandarawela to Vavuniya?

Yes, the driving distance between Bandarawela to Vavuniya is 280 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Bandarawela to Vavuniya.

Where can I stay near Vavuniya?

There are seven+ hotels available in Vavuniya. Prices start at $22.60 per night.

Archaeological Museum

Vavuniya Archaeological Museum is a regional museum located in Vavuniya town, Sri Lanka. It was founded and owned by Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka. This regional museum covers and exhibits archaeological objects that found in Vavuniya area and its surroundings.

Vavuniya

Vavuniya (Tamil: வவுனியா, Romanized: Vavuniya, Sinhala: වවුනියාව, Romanized: Vavuniyāva) is a city of Vavuniya District in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. The municipality is administered by an Municipal Council. The town has been known since ancient times, but being a heavily forested area, less than 100,000 people lived in the entire district before the Sri Lankan Civil War. The city is situated as a border town that divides the Tamil and Sinhalese population. To the south of the city are the Sinhala cities and to the north are the Tamil cities. The city has a large population of Tamils, Muslims and a significant number of Sinhalese. In the early days, Vavuniya was known as Vanni due to the abundance of Vanni Trees. The Security Forces Headquarters - Wanni is located in Vavuniya.

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bandarawela to Vavuniya

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Route Navigator Bandarawela - Vavuniya

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Bus operators

Superline Travels

National Transport Commission

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bandarawela to Vavuniya?

What is the fastest way to get from Bandarawela to Vavuniya?

Is there a direct bus between Bandarawela and Vavuniya?

Is there a direct train between Bandarawela and Vavuniya?

How far is it from Bandarawela to Vavuniya?

How do I travel from Bandarawela to Vavuniya without a car?

How long does it take to get from Bandarawela to Vavuniya?

Where do I catch the Bandarawela to Vavuniya bus from?

Where do I catch the Bandarawela to Vavuniya train from?

Train or bus from Bandarawela to Vavuniya?

Where does the Bandarawela to Vavuniya bus arrive?

Where does the Bandarawela to Vavuniya train arrive?

Can I drive from Bandarawela to Vavuniya?

Where can I stay near Vavuniya?