There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus 15-1-1
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
5h 23mRs 3,060–3,411Train
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
6h 22mRs 3,077–6,702Drive 163.7 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Passikudah Baycar 163.7 km
2h 47mRs 7,436–10,741Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Passikudah Baytaxi 163.7 km
2h 47mRs 18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3500 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Valaichchenai via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Passikudah Bay is 200 km. The road distance is 163.7 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Oddaimavadi in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay via Maho Junction and Valaichchenai in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- 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 Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Anuradhapura to Passikudah Bay.
There are 56+ hotels available in Passikudah Bay.