There are 7 ways to get from Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
6h 46mRs 2,542–6,025Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
8h 59mRs 1,012–1,911Bus via Kurunegala
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
6h 57mRs 1,332–1,678Drive 279.1 km
- Drive from Ambalangoda to Anuradhapuracar 279.1 km
4h 24mRs 12,493–18,045Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Anuradhapurataxi 279.1 km
4h 24mRs 30,000–37,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Ambalangoda to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
4h 29mRs 50,812–163,528Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus
7h 34m
Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura is to bus via Kurunegala which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Anuradhapura via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Anuradhapura via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Ambalangoda and Anuradhapura is 289 km. The road distance is 279.1 km.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kurunegala, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura via Colombo Fort in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura via Kurunegala in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,000–43,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura is 279 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Ambalangoda to Anuradhapura.
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