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Pettah to Vavuniya

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Pettah, Sri Lanka → Vavuniya, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Pettah to Vavuniya

Composite routes from Pettah to Vavuniya

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Cinnamon Air
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Cinnamon Air
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30 min
Every day
$241.37–$508.15
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
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Sri Lanka Railways
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Sri Lanka Railways
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4h 48m
3 times a day
$1.65–$5.27
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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NCG Express
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National Transport Commission
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NCG Express
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4h 15m
4 times a day
$8.46
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
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National Transport Commission
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7h
Every 30 minutes
$2.79–$5.74
0112587372
0112587372
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Pettah to Vavuniya is to train which costs $1.41 - $4.57 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pettah to Vavuniya is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $2.39 - $7.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Pettah and Vavuniya?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Vavuniya. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Pettah and Vavuniya?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Vavuniya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Pettah to Vavuniya?

The distance between Pettah and Vavuniya is 272 km. The road distance is 253 km.

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

The best way to get from Pettah to Vavuniya without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $2.39 - $7.61 .

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

The bus from Pettah to Vavuniya takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Pettah to Vavuniya bus from?

Pettah to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.

Where do I catch the Pettah to Vavuniya train from?

Pettah to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.

Train, bus or fly from Pettah to Vavuniya?

The best way to get from Pettah to Vavuniya is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $2.39 - $7.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.41 - $4.57 and takes 4h 48m. There are no good options to fly between Pettah to Vavuniya.

Where does the Pettah to Vavuniya bus arrive?

Pettah to Vavuniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vavuniya station.

Where does the Pettah to Vavuniya train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pettah to Vavuniya?

Yes, the driving distance between Pettah to Vavuniya is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Pettah to Vavuniya.

Where can I stay near Vavuniya?

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