There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Kuruwita by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Kuruwitataxi
4h 2mRs 5,385–7,888Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
8h 39mRs 1,774–2,078Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
6h 58mDrive 208.7 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Kuruwitacar 208.7 km
3h 45mRs 9,350–13,505Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Kuruwitataxi 208.7 km
3h 45mRs 23,000–28,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kuruwita is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2100 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Kuruwita is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Kuruwita. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Kuruwita is 212 km. The road distance is 208.7 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Kuruwita without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 2m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Anuradhapura to Kuruwita, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Kuruwita bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Kuruwita bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Kuruwita is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Anuradhapura to Kuruwita.
There are 157+ hotels available in Kuruwita.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Kuruwita, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Kuruwita via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Rathnapura in around 6h 58m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,100–28,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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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