There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Giritale 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 2mRs 3,290–3,811Train
cheapest- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
4h 32mRs 2,977–6,602Drive 86.9 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Giritalecar 86.9 km
1h 30mRs 3,928–5,673Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Giritaletaxi 86.9 km
1h 30mRs 9,500–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Giritale is to bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3900 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Giritale is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Giritale. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Giritale. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Hingurakgoda via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Giritale is 143 km. The road distance is 86.9 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Giritale without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Anuradhapura to Giritale, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Giritale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Giritale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Giritale is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Giritale, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Giritale via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Polonnaruwa in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anuradhapura to Giritale via Maho Junction and Hingurakgoda in around 4h 32m.
- 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 Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- 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
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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 Giritale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Anuradhapura to Giritale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Giritale is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Anuradhapura to Giritale.
There are 895+ hotels available in Giritale.