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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Kataragama templeby bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Kataragama temple by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    4h 17m
    Rs 15,140–94,961

  2. Bus via Anuradhapura

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    14h 10m
    Rs 1,474–1,638

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Haputale to Kataragama templetaxi taxi
    11h 24m
    Rs 14,585–21,088

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    12h 7m
    Rs 2,103–3,936

  5. Drive 288.8 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Kataragama templecar car 288.8 km
    5h 21m
    Rs 12,966–18,729

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Kataragama templetaxi taxi 288.8 km
    5h 21m
    Rs 31,000–38,000

  7. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane CMB - WRZ
    5h 6m
    Rs 63,917–177,865

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    12h 29m

Anuradhapura to Kataragama temple by train, foot, and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Kataragama temple via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 12h 29m.

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