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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Nuwara Eliyaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Nuwara Eliya by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    6h 16m
    Rs 6,385–10,588

  2. Bus via Anuradhapura

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    10h 40m
    Rs 1,224–1,988

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nuwara Eliyabus bus 79-1
    8h 59m

  4. Drive 206.7 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Nuwara Eliyacar car 206.7 km
    3h 43m
    Rs 9,231–13,333

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi 206.7 km
    3h 43m
    Rs 13,000–16,000

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gampola to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    8h 14m
    Rs 3,285–6,988

Anuradhapura to Nuwara Eliya by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
TicketRs 3,285Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 252.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Nuwara Eliya via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 59m.

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