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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Akkaraipattuby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Akkaraipattu by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus 15-1-1
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus Wellawatta
    7h 19m
    Rs 3,640–4,561

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain train
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Akkaraipattutaxi taxi
    7h 54m
    Rs 5,827–9,902

  3. Drive 258.2 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Akkaraipattucar car 258.2 km
    4h 26m
    Rs 11,543–16,673

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Akkaraipattutaxi taxi 258.2 km
    4h 26m
    Rs 16,000–20,000

  5. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Akkaraipattutaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    Rs 65,417–188,465

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,189Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 289.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Akkaraipattu via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Kalmunai in around 7h 19m.

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