There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya 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 Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
4h 11mRs 3,740–4,461Train
cheapest- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Sewanapitiyatrain Colombo
5h 59mRs 2,427–5,902Drive 121.9 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiyacar 121.9 km
2h 4mRs 5,461–7,888Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiyataxi 121.9 km
2h 4mRs 13,000–16,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus 15-1-1
- Take the train from Habarana to Sewanapitiyatrain Colombo
6h 7mRs 3,740–5,661
Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Sewanapitiya via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Sewanapitiya is 153 km. The road distance is 121.9 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Sewanapitiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Polonnaruwa in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya via Maho Junction in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Sewanapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Habarana to Sewanapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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 Sewanapitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Anuradhapura to Sewanapitiya.
There are 119+ hotels available in Sewanapitiya.