There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Hanwella by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Gampahatrain Kankesanthurai / ...
3h 56mRs 9,828–14,050Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pahathgamabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
7h 55mRs 3,024–3,288Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pahathgamabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
6h 13mDrive 184.5 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Hanwellacar 184.5 km
3h 29mRs 8,359–12,074Train, bus
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pahathgamabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
5h 52mRs 3,653–5,586
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Hanwella is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Hanwella is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Hanwella. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Pahathgama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Hanwella. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Gampaha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Hanwella is 210 km. The road distance is 184.5 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Hanwella without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Anuradhapura to Hanwella, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Hanwella bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Hanwella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Hanwella is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Hanwella, Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Gampaha 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Pahathgama via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pahathgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pahathgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pahathgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 850–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura to Hanwella bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Anuradhapura to Hanwella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Hanwella is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Anuradhapura to Hanwella.
There are 752+ hotels available in Hanwella.