There are 3 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya by train, bus, or car
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Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Bambalapitiya. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Bambalapitiya. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Bambalapitiya is 211 km. The road distance is 196.6 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100.
The train from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya takes 3h 46m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya.
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