There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Kelaniya by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Wattalabus
3h 14mBus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
5h 57mRs 3,524–4,188Train
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Ragamatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
4h 24mRs 4,638–7,065Drive 186.3 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Kelaniyacar 186.3 km
3h 23mRs 8,407–12,143
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kelaniya is to bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4200 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kelaniya is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Wattala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Ragama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Kelaniya is 211 km. The road distance is 186.3 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kelaniya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Anuradhapura to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Kelaniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kelaniya is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7500 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Wattala twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Wattala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- 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 Kelaniya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Wattala station.
Anuradhapura to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Kelaniya is 186 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Anuradhapura to Kelaniya.
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