There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Gampahatrain Kankesanthurai / ...
3h 42mRs 2,428–4,450Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Nittambuwabus
5h 31mRs 2,023–2,560Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus 15-1-1
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Nittambuwabus
5h 2mRs 3,440–3,861Drive 165.6 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Kirindiwelacar 165.6 km
3h 3mRs 7,414–10,710Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Kirindiwelataxi 165.6 km
3h 3mRs 18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2600 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Nittambuwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Gampaha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Kirindiwela is 198 km. The road distance is 165.6 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can bus via Dambulla, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3900 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Kirindiwela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Gampaha 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela via Dambulla and Nittambuwa in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
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 Kirindiwela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela is 166 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Anuradhapura to Kirindiwela.
There are 243+ hotels available in Kirindiwela.