There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Ambepussa 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 54mRs 3,585–5,488Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
4h 58mRs 2,723–2,960Drive 138.9 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Ambepussacar 138.9 km
2h 37mRs 6,268–9,053Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Ambepussataxi 138.9 km
2h 37mRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Ambepussa is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Ambepussa is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Ambepussa. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Ambepussa via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Ambepussa. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Ambepussa is 149 km. The road distance is 138.9 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Ambepussa without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Anuradhapura to Ambepussa, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Ambepussa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Ambepussa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Ambepussa is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Ambepussa, Sabaragamuwa, 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, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Ambepussa via Kurunegala in around 4h 58m.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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 Ambepussa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura to Ambepussa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Ambepussa is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Anuradhapura to Ambepussa.
There are 117+ hotels available in Ambepussa.