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

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There are 10 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Mirissa by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Colombo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    6h 53m

  2. Train via Colombo

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Dehiwalatrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
    2. Take the train from Dehiwala to Polwathumodaratrain train Maradana
    8h 18m
    Rs 1,592–6,099

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mount Laviniatrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
    2. Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Polwathumodaratrain train Maradana
    7h 41m
    Rs 1,594–6,102

  4. Drive 324 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Mirissacar car 324 km
    4h 56m
    Rs 14,611–21,105

  5. Bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Koggala

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane GIU - KCT
    4h 52m
    Rs 20,140–100,361

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Weligamabus bus
    9h 56m
    Rs 2,473–4,760

  7. Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Koggala

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane CMB - KCT
    4h 42m
    Rs 67,917–183,265

  8. Bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly to Weerawila International Airport, 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 Mirissataxi taxi
    5h 32m
    Rs 30,140–112,361

  9. Train, train to Kandy, fly to Koggala

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    3. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane KDW - KCT
    7h 3m
    Rs 21,685–106,388

  10. Train, train to Hatton, fly to Koggala

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Hattontrain train
    3. Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane NUF - KCT
    8h 59m
    Rs 19,915–100,538

Anuradhapura to Mirissa by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7h 41mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,594Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Mirissa via Pettah, Fort Station, and Matara Bus Station in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anuradhapura to Polwathumodara via Mount Lavinia in around 7h 41m.

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