There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Nelliady by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Kodikamamtrain Colombo / ...
2h 58mRs 2,269–4,236Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Nelliadybus
3h 10mDrive 192.4 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Nelliadycar 192.4 km
3h 28mRs 8,676–12,531Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Nelliadytaxi 192.4 km
3h 28mRs 21,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Nelliady is to train which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Nelliady is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Nelliady. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Nelliady. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kodikamam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Nelliady is 184 km. The road distance is 192.4 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Nelliady without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Anuradhapura to Nelliady, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Nelliady bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Nelliady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Nelliady is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Nelliady, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Kodikamam twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Nelliady twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Kodikamam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Nelliady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–25,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura to Nelliady bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nelliady station.
Anuradhapura to Nelliady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kodikamam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Nelliady is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Anuradhapura to Nelliady.
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