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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Adam’s Peakby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Adam’s Peak by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Rathnapura to Adam’s Peaktaxi taxi
    9h 12m

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Adam’s Peaktaxi taxi
    4h 44m
    Rs 6,785–9,988

  3. Drive 222 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Adam’s Peakcar car 222 km
    4h 7m
    Rs 9,937–14,354

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Adam’s Peaktaxi taxi 222 km
    4h 7m
    Rs 24,000–29,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 390.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Adam’s Peak, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Anuradhapura to Adam’s Peak. However, you can take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Rathnapura, then take the taxi to Adam’s Peak. Alternatively, you can take the train to Polgahawela Junction then take the taxi to Adam’s Peak.

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