There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Katugastota by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
3h 47mRs 2,523–2,960Train
cheapest- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Mavilmadatrain Colombo
5h 38mRs 2,485–5,888Drive 129.8 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Katugastotacar 129.8 km
2h 18mRs 5,858–8,461Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Katugastotataxi 129.8 km
2h 18mRs 14,000–17,000
Anuradhapura to Katugastota by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Katugastota is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Katugastota is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Katugastota. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Katugastota. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Mavilmada via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Katugastota is 160 km. The road distance is 129.8 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Katugastota without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Anuradhapura to Katugastota, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Katugastota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Katugastota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Katugastota is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Katugastota, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–460 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anuradhapura to Mavilmada via Polgahawela in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Mavilmada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
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 Katugastota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura to Katugastota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Katugastota is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Anuradhapura to Katugastota.
There are 1549+ hotels available in Katugastota.