There are 4 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 52mRs 9,828–14,050Train, bus
cheapest- 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 3,653–5,586Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pahathgamabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
6h 18mDrive 184.6 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Hanwellacar 184.6 km
3h 24mRs 8,137–11,753
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Hanwella is to train and bus which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Hanwella is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
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 18m.
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 52m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Hanwella is 210 km. The road distance is 184.6 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Hanwella without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 3h 52m 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 52m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 18m.
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 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pahathgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Pahathgama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
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Booking & Getting There
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 24m to drive from Anuradhapura to Hanwella.
There are 693+ hotels available in Hanwella.