There are 4 ways to get from Alawwa to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
3h 35mRs 2,374–5,825Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
3h 58mRs 1,212–1,518Drive 131.5 km
- Drive from Alawwa to Anuradhapuracar 131.5 km
2h 30mRs 5,934–8,571Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alawwa to Anuradhapurataxi 131.5 km
2h 30mRs 14,000–18,000
Alawwa to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alawwa to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Alawwa to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alawwa to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Anuradhapura via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Alawwa to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Alawwa and Anuradhapura is 140 km. The road distance is 131.5 km.
The best way to get from Alawwa to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Alawwa to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Alawwa to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Alawwa to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Alawwa to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Alawwa, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Alawwa to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Alawwa to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alawwa to Anuradhapura is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Alawwa to Anuradhapura.
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