There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Dematagoda by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Polgahawela
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
3h 51mRs 2,485–5,988Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
6h 57mRs 1,824–3,688Bus via Hunupitiya
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Wattalabus
4h 32mDrive 191.2 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Dematagodacar 191.2 km
3h 26mRs 8,580–12,394Train
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Ragamatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
5h 30mRs 2,438–5,965
Anuradhapura to Dematagoda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Dematagoda is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Dematagoda is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Dematagoda. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Wattala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Dematagoda. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Maradana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Dematagoda is 204 km. The road distance is 191.2 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Dematagoda without a car is to train via Polgahawela which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Anuradhapura to Dematagoda, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Dematagoda bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Dematagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Dematagoda is to train via Polgahawela which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus via Hunupitiya, which costs and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Dematagoda, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Anuradhapura to Maradana via Polgahawela in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Wattala twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Anuradhapura to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Wattala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, Getting to Rome from the airport, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura to Dematagoda bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Wattala station.
Anuradhapura to Dematagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Dematagoda is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Anuradhapura to Dematagoda.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Dematagoda.