How to Travel from

Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya

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Sri Lanka Nuwara Eliya Vavuniya

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Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka → Vavuniya, Sri Lanka

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Route Navigator Nuwara Eliya - Vavuniya

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Continue onto Mahinda Mawatha

Mahinda Mawatha, 5 м

5 м

Turn left onto Nuwara Eliya - Udapussellawa Road

Nuwara Eliya - Udapussellawa Road, 1 km 19 м

1 km 19 м

Turn right onto Old Udupussellawa Road

Old Udupussellawa Road, 1 km 962 м

1 km 962 м

At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Old Kandy Road

Old Kandy Road, 179 м

179 м

Turn left onto Chandana Lal Kunarathne Mawatha

Chandana Lal Kunarathne Mawatha, 295 м

295 м

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:

+94 11 4 600 111

Website:

seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/

Train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniya

Ave. Duration:

3h 36m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$1.03–$3.15

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:

0112587372

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ntc.gov.lk/

Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo

Ave. Duration:

4h 37m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$1.30–$2.50

Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniya

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.17–$4.62

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

Phone:

+94 112 581 120

Website:

sltb.eseat.lk/

Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo

Ave. Duration:

5h 50m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$2.28

What is the cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya?

The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya is to bus which costs $3.48 - $7.07 and takes 11h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya?

The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $32.61 - $48.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Nuwara Eliya and Vavuniya?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Vavuniya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya?

The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Vavuniya is 284 km. The road distance is 251.8 km.

How do I travel from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya without a car?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 28m and costs $18.48 - $23.91 .

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya bus from?

Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.

Train, bus or fly from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs $3.48 - $7.07 . There are no good options to train or fly between Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya.

Where does the Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya bus arrive?

Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Nuwara Eliya 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

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 Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya

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Route Navigator Nuwara Eliya - Vavuniya

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya?

What is the fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya?

Is there a direct bus between Nuwara Eliya and Vavuniya?

How far is it from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya?

How do I travel from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya without a car?

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya?

Where do I catch the Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya?

Where does the Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya bus arrive?

Can I drive from Nuwara Eliya to Vavuniya?

Where can I stay near Vavuniya?