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

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

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  1. Train, taxi via Omanthai

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    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Omanthaitrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Padaviyataxi taxi
    2h 48m
    Rs 3,623–5,896

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Vavuniyabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Padaviyataxi taxi
    1h 46m

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Padaviyataxi taxi
    1h 54m
    Rs 4,011–6,379

  4. Drive 90.1 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Padaviyacar car 90.1 km
    1h 40m
    Rs 4,065–5,872

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Padaviyataxi taxi 90.1 km
    1h 40m
    Rs 9,500–12,000

  6. Bus, taxi via Omanthai

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Omanthaibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Padaviyataxi taxi
    2h 15m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 109.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Anuradhapura to Padaviya. However, you can take the train to Omanthai then take the taxi to Padaviya. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vavuniya then take the taxi to Padaviya.

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