There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Giriulla by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
2h 49mRs 2,585–4,688Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
5h 2mRs 2,123–2,760Drive 130.4 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Giriullacar 130.4 km
2h 29mRs 5,882–8,497Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Giriullataxi 130.4 km
2h 29mRs 14,000–17,000Bus via Alawwa
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
5h 5mRs 3,673–4,160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Giriulla is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Giriulla is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Giriulla. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Alawwa via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Giriulla. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Giriulla is 156 km. The road distance is 130.4 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Giriulla without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Anuradhapura to Giriulla, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Giriulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Giriulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Giriulla is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Giriulla, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–460 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
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 Giriulla bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura to Giriulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Giriulla is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Anuradhapura to Giriulla.
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