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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Elpitiyaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Elpitiya by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain train Maradana
    6h 19m
    Rs 4,653–8,686

  2. Bus via Anuradhapura

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus bus 2-3 / ...
    9h 12m
    Rs 2,834–4,188

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus bus 2-3 / ...
    7h 30m

  4. Drive 268.9 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Elpitiyacar car 268.9 km
    4h 15m
    Rs 12,072–17,437

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Elpitiyataxi taxi 268.9 km
    4h 15m
    Rs 29,000–35,000

  6. Bus, fly to Koggala, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane GIU - KCT
    3. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Elpitiyataxi taxi
    5h 11m
    Rs 27,140–109,361

  7. Bus via Kurunegala

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Ambalangodabus bus
    7h 59m
    Rs 3,123–3,960

  8. Bus, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Elpitiyataxi taxi
    5h 55m
    Rs 29,140–112,361

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,251Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 299.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Anuradhapura to Elpitiya via Fort Station and Ahungalla in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Elpitiya via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Ambalangoda in around 7h 30m.

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