There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Kaduwela by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
5h 23mRs 2,103–4,186Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
7h 26mRs 1,474–1,888Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
5h 43mDrive 184.9 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Kaduwelacar 184.9 km
3h 21mRs 8,276–11,955
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kaduwela is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kaduwela is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Kaduwela. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kaduwela via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Kaduwela. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Kaduwela is 222 km. The road distance is 184.9 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kaduwela without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Anuradhapura to Kaduwela, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Kaduwela bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Kaduwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kaduwela is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Kaduwela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- 3h 55m
- 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 Kaduwela bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Anuradhapura to Kaduwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Kaduwela is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Anuradhapura to Kaduwela.
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