There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura Station 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 57mRs 3,730–7,472Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 42mRs 4,360–4,880Drive 132.4 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura Station to Kandycar 132.4 km
2h 21mRs 5,973–8,628Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura Station to Kandytaxi 132.4 km
2h 21mRs 14,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura Station to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 4900 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura Station to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura Station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura Station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Anuradhapura Station and Kandy is 191 km. The road distance is 132.4 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura Station to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Anuradhapura Station to Kandy, including transfers.
Anuradhapura Station to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura Station to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura Station to Kandy is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 4900 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura Station, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Anuradhapura Station to Kandy via Anuradhapura and Polgahawela in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Anuradhapura Station to Kandy via Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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 Station to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura Station to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura Station to Kandy is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Anuradhapura Station to Kandy.
There are 1549+ hotels available in Kandy.