There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Pallai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pallaibus
2h 5mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Palaitrain Colombo / ...
2h 26mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 164.6 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Pallaicar 164.6 km
2h 57mRs 7,424–10,724Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Pallaitaxi 164.6 km
2h 57mRs 18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Pallai is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Pallai is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Pallai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Palai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Pallai is 161 km. The road distance is 164.6 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Pallai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs .
The bus from Anuradhapura to Pallai takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Anuradhapura to Pallai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Pallai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Pallai is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Pallai, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Pallai twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Palai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Pallai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura to Pallai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pallai station.
Anuradhapura to Pallai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Pallai is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Anuradhapura to Pallai.
There are 10+ hotels available in Pallai.