There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 41mRs 2,485–5,888Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 25mRs 2,933–3,190Drive 134.3 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Kandycar 134.3 km
2h 23mRs 6,091–8,798Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Kandytaxi 134.3 km
2h 23mRs 14,000–18,000
Anuradhapura to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Kandy is 178 km. The road distance is 134.3 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Anuradhapura to Kandy, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kandy is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Anuradhapura to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa in around 6h 25m.
- 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 Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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 Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Kandy is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Anuradhapura to Kandy.
There are 1522+ hotels available in Kandy.