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How to get fromAkkaraipattu to Anuradhapuraby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Akkaraipattu to Anuradhapura by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1
    6h 25m
    Rs 3,655–4,524

  2. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Batticaloataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Maho to Anuradhapuratrain train
    8h 3m
    Rs 5,800–9,900

  3. Drive 258.2 km

    1. Drive from Akkaraipattu to Anuradhapuracar car 258.2 km
    4h 26m
    Rs 11,564–16,703

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Anuradhapurataxi taxi 258.2 km
    4h 26m
    Rs 28,000–34,000

  5. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Akkaraipattu to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane BTC - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    6h 8m
    Rs 17,660–100,530

Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,639Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 291.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Akkaraipattu to Anuradhapura via Kalmunai, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 6h 25m.

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