There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
2h 45mRs 2,135–4,088Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
3h 40mRs 1,923–2,360Drive 138 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagecar 138 km
2h 33mRs 6,160–8,898Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanagetaxi 138 km
2h 33mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kurunegala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 146 km. The road distance is 138 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2400 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–460 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
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 Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Anuradhapura to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
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