There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura District to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 59mRs 4,038–7,835Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 45mRs 4,668–5,244Drive 128.4 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura District to Kandycar 128.4 km
2h 15mRs 5,795–8,371Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura District to Kandytaxi 128.4 km
2h 15mRs 14,000–17,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura District to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura District to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura District to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura District to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Anuradhapura District and Kandy is 193 km. The road distance is 128.4 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura District to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Anuradhapura District to Kandy, including transfers.
Anuradhapura District to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura District to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura District to Kandy is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Anuradhapura District to Kandy via Anuradhapura and Polgahawela in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Anuradhapura District to Kandy via Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 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
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura District to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura District to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura District to Kandy is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Anuradhapura District to Kandy.
There are 1549+ hotels available in Kandy.