There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Padukka by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Gampahatrain Kankesanthurai / ...
4h 3mRs 11,328–16,050Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
7h 20mRs 2,674–3,158Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagalabus 122/210
5h 39mDrive 191.5 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Padukkacar 191.5 km
3h 37mRs 8,639–12,479
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Padukka is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Padukka is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Padukka. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Malagala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Padukka. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Gampaha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Padukka is 217 km. The road distance is 191.5 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Padukka without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Anuradhapura to Padukka, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Padukka bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Padukka train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Padukka is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Padukka, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Gampaha 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Padukka via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Malagala in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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 Padukka bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Anuradhapura to Padukka train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Padukka is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Anuradhapura to Padukka.
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