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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Avissawellaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Gampahatrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    4h 3m
    Rs 3,428–5,550

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo to Avissawellabus bus
    6h 57m

  3. Drive 179.7 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Avissawellacar car 179.7 km
    3h 18m
    Rs 8,062–11,645

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Avissawellataxi taxi 179.7 km
    3h 18m
    Rs 19,000–24,000

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Avissawellabus bus Colombo-Badulla / ...
    6h 17m
    Rs 3,653–5,686

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  • Distance: 217.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Gampaha 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Avissawella via Pettah and Colombo in around 6h 57m.

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