There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Kantale by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Dambulla
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus 15-1-1
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kantalebus
4h 19mRs 1,040–1,361Train
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Kantale Stationtrain Colombo- Trincomalee
5h 44mRs 2,427–5,902Drive 88.3 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Kantalecar 88.3 km
2h 5mRs 3,984–5,755Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Kantaletaxi 88.3 km
2h 5mRs 9,500–12,000Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus 15-1-1
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kantalebus Colombo-Trincomalee
4h 40mRs 2,540–2,861
Anuradhapura to Kantale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kantale is to bus via Dambulla which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1400 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kantale is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Kantale. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kantale via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Kantale station. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kantale Station via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Kantale is 134 km. The road distance is 88.3 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kantale without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1400.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Anuradhapura to Kantale, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Kantale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Kantale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kantale is to bus via Dambulla which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Kantale, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Kantale via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anuradhapura to Kantale Station via Maho Junction in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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
Train from Maho Junction to Kantale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kantale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kantale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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 Kantale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Anuradhapura to Kantale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Kantale is 88 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Anuradhapura to Kantale.
There are two+ hotels available in Kantale.