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How to get fromAdelaide to Anuradhapuraby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Anuradhapura by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Jaffna, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane ADL - JAF
    2. Take the bus from Kaithady to Anuradhapurabus bus
    28h 20m

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane ADL - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    30h 28m
    Rs 122,201–342,431

  3. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane ADL - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    33h 48m
    Rs 124,961–338,861

  4. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane ADL - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    35h 54m
    Rs 123,891–337,611

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane ADL - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Anuradhapuratrain train
    28h 43m
    Rs 147,480–333,380

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration28h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 257,076Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,110.7 km
  • Duration: 28h 20m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Adelaide to Anuradhapura. However, you can take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Jaffna (JAF), take the taxi to Kaithady, then take the bus to Anuradhapura. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Stop 10 Adelaide Airport, walk to Adelaide Airport (ADL) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Anuradhapura.

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