There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Dedigama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
2h 44mRs 2,385–4,388Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
4h 56mRs 1,873–2,460Drive 143 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Dedigamacar 143 km
2h 43mRs 6,457–9,327Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Dedigamataxi 143 km
2h 43mRs 15,000–19,000Bus via Ambepussa
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
5h 8mRs 3,373–3,810
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Dedigama is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Dedigama is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Dedigama. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Alawwa via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Dedigama. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Dedigama is 151 km. The road distance is 143 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Dedigama without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Anuradhapura to Dedigama, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Dedigama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Dedigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Dedigama is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Dedigama, 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
- 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- 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 Dedigama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura to Dedigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Dedigama is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Anuradhapura to Dedigama.
There are 124+ hotels available in Dedigama.