There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Alawwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
3h 31mRs 2,385–5,888Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
4h 44mRs 1,173–1,560Drive 131.5 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Alawwacar 131.5 km
2h 30mRs 5,932–8,568Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Alawwataxi 131.5 km
2h 30mRs 14,000–18,000
Anuradhapura to Alawwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Alawwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1600 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Alawwa is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Alawwa. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Alawwa via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Alawwa. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Alawwa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Alawwa is 140 km. The road distance is 131.5 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Alawwa without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Anuradhapura to Alawwa, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Alawwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Alawwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Alawwa is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1600 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Alawwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–460 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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 to Alawwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura to Alawwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Alawwa is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Anuradhapura to Alawwa.
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