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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Mahiyanganaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Mahiyangana by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi via Kandy

    best
    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Wattegamatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Wattegama to Mahiyanganataxi taxi
    7h 28m
    Rs 6,085–10,188

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus 15-1-1
    2. Take the taxi from Dambulla to Mahiyanganataxi taxi
    3h 33m
    Rs 5,240–6,761

  3. Drive 157.1 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Mahiyanganacar car 157.1 km
    2h 56m
    Rs 7,034–10,159

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Mahiyanganataxi taxi 157.1 km
    2h 56m
    Rs 17,000–21,000

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalatrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mahiyanganataxi taxi
    3h 57m
    Rs 6,766–9,960

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Anuradhapura to Mahiyangana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Mahiyangana, Central, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Anuradhapura to Mahiyangana. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Wattegama, then take the taxi to Mahiyangana. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dambulla then take the taxi to Mahiyangana.

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