There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Horana South by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
4h 32mRs 9,364–13,102Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
7h 29mRs 2,274–2,758Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagalabus 122/210
5h 47mDrive 216.9 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Horana Southcar 216.9 km
3h 44mRs 9,695–14,004Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Horana Southtaxi 216.9 km
3h 44mRs 23,000–29,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Horana South is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Horana South is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Horana South. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Malagala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Horana South. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Mount Lavinia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Horana South is 249 km. The road distance is 216.9 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Horana South without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Anuradhapura to Horana South, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Horana South bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Horana South train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Horana South is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Horana South, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Mount Lavinia twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Horana South via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Malagala in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- 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
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–29,000
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 Horana South bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Anuradhapura to Horana South train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Horana South is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Anuradhapura to Horana South.
There are 540+ hotels available in Horana South.