There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Dehiwalatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
3h 56mRs 1,300–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dehiwalabus
4h 21mDrive 202.4 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala-Mount Laviniacar 202.4 km
3h 42mRs 9,037–13,053Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
7h 3mRs 2,924–3,288
Anuradhapura to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Dehiwala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Dehiwala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is 216 km. The road distance is 202.4 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100.
The train from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala takes 3h 56m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Anuradhapura to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 850–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dehiwala station.
Anuradhapura to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Dehiwala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia.
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