There are 6 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Haputhale by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, fly, taxi
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Haputhaletaxi
5h 31mRs 25,140–106,361Train
cheapest- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain Colombo
9h 42mRs 2,585–6,088Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haputalebus Colombo-Badulla / ...
9h 38mDrive 243.8 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Haputhalecar 243.8 km
4h 33mRs 10,995–15,881Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Haputhaletaxi 243.8 km
4h 33mRs 30,000–36,000Bus via Anuradhapura
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haputalebus Colombo-Badulla / ...
11h 20mRs 2,924–3,488
Anuradhapura to Haputhale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Haputhale is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Haputhale is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Haputhale. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Haputale via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Haputhale. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Haputale via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Haputhale is 377 km. The road distance is 243.8 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Haputhale without a car is to bus which takes 9h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Anuradhapura to Haputhale, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Haputhale bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Haputhale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Haputhale is to bus which takes 9h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Haputhale, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Haputale via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anuradhapura to Haputale via Polgahawela in around 9h 42m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- 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
- 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
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
- 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 Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–36,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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 Haputhale bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Anuradhapura to Haputhale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Haputhale is 244 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Anuradhapura to Haputhale.
There are 1554+ hotels available in Haputhale.