There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Aluthgama by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Aluthgamatrain Maradana
5h 48mRs 2,564–6,002Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Aluthgamabus
7h 14mRs 1,273–1,660Bus, train
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Aluthgamatrain Maradana
6hDrive 248 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Aluthgamacar 248 km
4h 17mRs 11,190–16,163Bus, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Drive from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Aluthgamacar
6h 18mRs 21,140–104,361
Anuradhapura to Aluthgama by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Aluthgama is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Aluthgama is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Aluthgama. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Aluthgama via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Aluthgama. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Aluthgama via Mount Lavinia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Aluthgama is 266 km. The road distance is 248 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Aluthgama without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Anuradhapura to Aluthgama, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Aluthgama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Aluthgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Aluthgama is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Aluthgama, Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Anuradhapura to Aluthgama via Mount Lavinia in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Aluthgama via Kurunegala in around 7h 14m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Mount Lavinia to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
Train from Fort Station to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Aluthgama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura to Aluthgama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura to Aluthgama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Aluthgama is 248 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Anuradhapura to Aluthgama.
There are 899+ hotels available in Aluthgama.