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

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There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Nikaweratiya by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Maho to Nikaweratiyataxi taxi
    1h 39m
    Rs 2,327–4,302

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Arachchikattuwabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Arachchikattuwa to Nikaweratiyataxi taxi
    2h 39m

  3. Drive 79.7 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Nikaweratiyacar car 79.7 km
    1h 31m
    Rs 3,577–5,167

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Nikaweratiyataxi taxi 79.7 km
    1h 31m
    Rs 8,500–11,000

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  • Distance: 86.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Anuradhapura to Nikaweratiya. However, you can take the train to Maho then take the taxi to Nikaweratiya. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Arachchikattuwa then take the taxi to Nikaweratiya.

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