There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Palugaswewatrain Colombo / ...
4h 6mRs 2,427–5,802Drive 49.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Anuradhapura to Palugaswewacar 49.8 km
54 minRs 2,247–3,246Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus 15-1-1
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Habaranabus Colombo-Trincomalee
4h 35mRs 3,640–5,661Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Palugaswewataxi 49.8 km
54 minRs 5,500–6,500
Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa is to drive which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3300 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa is to drive which takes 54 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Habarana via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Palugaswewa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Palugaswewa is 131 km. The road distance is 49.8 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Palugaswewa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa via Maho Junction in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa via Dambulla, Habarana, and Habarana in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Maho Junction to Palugaswewa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–6,500
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 Palugaswewa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa is 50 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Anuradhapura to Palugaswewa.
There are 1041+ hotels available in Palugaswewa.