There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Hokandara by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Peliyagodabus
3h 57mBus via Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
7h 31mRs 2,324–2,788Train
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiyatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
4h 3mRs 5,557–8,093Drive 194.2 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Hokandaracar 194.2 km
3h 26mRs 8,713–12,585
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Hokandara is to bus via Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Hokandara is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Hokandara. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Peliyagoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Hokandara. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Bambalapitiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Hokandara is 225 km. The road distance is 194.2 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Hokandara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Anuradhapura to Hokandara, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Hokandara bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Hokandara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Hokandara is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Hokandara, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Peliyagoda twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Peliyagoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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 Hokandara bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Peliyagoda station.
Anuradhapura to Hokandara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Hokandara is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Anuradhapura to Hokandara.
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