There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Pannipitiya by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Dehiwalatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
4h 8mRs 4,262–6,599Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
7h 19mRs 3,024–3,288Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
5h 37mDrive 198.7 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Pannipitiyacar 198.7 km
3h 32mRs 8,895–12,849
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Pannipitiya is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Pannipitiya is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Pannipitiya. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Pannipitiya Junction via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Pannipitiya. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Dehiwala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Pannipitiya is 226 km. The road distance is 198.7 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Pannipitiya without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Anuradhapura to Pannipitiya, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Pannipitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Pannipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Pannipitiya is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- 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
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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 Pannipitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Anuradhapura to Pannipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Dehiwala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Pannipitiya is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Anuradhapura to Pannipitiya.
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