There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Rajagiriya by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
3h 42mRs 3,053–5,186Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
5h 52mRs 2,424–2,888Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Peliyagodabus
3h 45mDrive 195.2 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Rajagiriyacar 195.2 km
3h 30mRs 8,765–12,660
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Rajagiriya is to bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2900 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Rajagiriya is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Rajagiriya. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Peliyagoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Rajagiriya. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Rajagiriya is 212 km. The road distance is 195.2 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Rajagiriya without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Anuradhapura to Rajagiriya, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Rajagiriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Rajagiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Rajagiriya is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Peliyagoda twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Peliyagoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- 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 Rajagiriya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Peliyagoda station.
Anuradhapura to Rajagiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Rajagiriya is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Anuradhapura to Rajagiriya.
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