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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    best
    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 Embilipitiyataxi taxi
    4h 45m
    Rs 20,140–99,861

  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 Embilipitiyabus bus 122/210
    11h
    Rs 1,264–1,388

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus bus 122/210
    8h 57m
    Rs 1,893–3,686

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain train Maradana
    9h 11m
    Rs 13,593–21,186

  5. Drive 294.7 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiyacar car 294.7 km
    5h 7m
    Rs 13,290–19,197

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiyataxi taxi 294.7 km
    5h 7m
    Rs 32,000–39,000

  7. 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 Embilipitiyataxi taxi
    6h
    Rs 40,140–124,361

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiyabus bus 122/210
    9h 18m

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,960Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya via Fort Station and Beliatta in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 18m.

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