There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Ragama by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Ja-Elabus
4h 5mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Ragamatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
4h 7mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 179.6 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Ragamacar 179.6 km
3h 22mRs 8,105–11,707Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Ragamataxi 179.6 km
3h 22mRs 49,000–60,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Ragama is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Ragama is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Ragama. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Ja-Ela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Ragama. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Ragama is 199 km. The road distance is 179.6 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Ragama without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Anuradhapura to Ragama, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Ragama bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Ragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Ragama is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Ragama, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Ja-Ela twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Ja-Ela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 49,000–60,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura to Ragama bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Ja-Ela station.
Anuradhapura to Ragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Ragama is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Anuradhapura to Ragama.
There are 2275+ hotels available in Ragama.