There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchibus
1h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
2h 2mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 132.6 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchicar 132.6 km
2h 24mRs 5,982–8,640Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchitaxi 132.6 km
2h 24mRs 14,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kilinochchi. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kilinochchi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Kilinochchi is 131 km. The road distance is 132.6 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs .
The bus from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- 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 Kilinochchi bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Anuradhapura to Kilinochchi.
There are 12+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.