There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus 15-1-1
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 14mRs 3,740–4,461Train
cheapest- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Manampitiyatrain Colombo
5h 9mRs 2,977–6,602Drive 122 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Viharacar 122 km
2h 6mRs 5,506–7,953Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Viharataxi 122 km
2h 6mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Manampitiya via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is 153 km. The road distance is 122 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Polonnaruwa in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara via Maho Junction and Manampitiya in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maho Junction to Manampitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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 Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Anuradhapura to Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara.
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