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

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There are 6 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Monaragala by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy to Monaragalataxi taxi
    7h 31m
    Rs 9,985–14,888

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ella to Monaragalataxi taxi
    11h 4m

  3. Drive 232 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Monaragalacar car 232 km
    4h 26m
    Rs 10,481–15,139

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Monaragalataxi taxi 232 km
    4h 26m
    Rs 25,000–31,000

  5. 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 Monaragalataxi taxi
    5h 17m
    Rs 22,640–103,361

  6. Bus, taxi via Badulla

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 57
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Uduwara 7 Postbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Uduwara 7 Post to Monaragalataxi taxi
    13h 46m
    Rs 10,124–13,088

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,979Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 327.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Anuradhapura to Monaragala. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Kandy, then take the taxi to Monaragala. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Pettah, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Ella, then take the taxi to Monaragala.

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