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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Matugamaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Matugama by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mount Laviniatrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
    5h 57m
    Rs 4,964–9,002

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Kalutarabus bus
    7h 17m
    Rs 3,673–4,660

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Beruwalatrain train Maradana
    6h 49m

  4. Drive  241.4 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Matugamacar car 241.4 km
    4h
    Rs 10,341–14,937

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Matugamataxi taxi 241.4 km
    4h
    Rs 21,000–26,000

  6. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matugamataxi taxi
    6h 17m
    Rs 34,140–126,361

  7. Train via Beruwala

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Beruwalatrain train Maradana
    6h 24m
    Rs 4,753–8,686

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,079Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Matugama, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Mount Lavinia twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Matugama via Kurunegala and Kalutara in around 7h 17m.

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