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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ambalantota to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via Colombo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus bus Matara
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Anuradhapurabus bus
    8h 26m

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 122/210
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    11h 36m
    Rs 5,004–5,838

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Anuradhapuratrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    9h 38m
    Rs 13,198–19,978

  4. Drive 330.2 km

    1. Drive from Ambalantota to Anuradhapuracar car 330.2 km
    5h 40m
    Rs 14,777–21,345

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambalantota to Anuradhapurataxi taxi 330.2 km
    5h 40m
    Rs 36,000–43,000

  6. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane WRZ - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    25h 16m
    Rs 17,754–100,642

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tangalle to Kurunegalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    9h 30m
    Rs 11,170–13,593

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,391Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 432 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ambalantota to Anuradhapura via Tangalle, Matara, Matara Bus Station, Fort Station, and Pettah in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ambalantota to Anuradhapura via Beliatta and Bambalapitiya in around 9h 38m.

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