There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Nugegoda by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Wellawattatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
3h 57mRs 2,659–4,696Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
5h 21mDrive 198.8 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Nugegodacar 198.8 km
3h 34mRs 8,886–12,835Bus via Anuradhapura
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
7h 3mRs 2,924–3,288
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Nugegoda is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Nugegoda is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Nugegoda. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Nugegoda via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Nugegoda. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Wellawatta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Nugegoda is 218 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Nugegoda without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Anuradhapura to Nugegoda, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Nugegoda bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Nugegoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Nugegoda is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Nugegoda, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Wellawatta twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 850–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura to Nugegoda bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Anuradhapura to Nugegoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Wellawatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Nugegoda is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Anuradhapura to Nugegoda.
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