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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Tangalleby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Tangalle by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    7h 59m
    Rs 2,683–4,766

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Tangallebus bus
    9h 49m
    Rs 1,423–2,060

  3. Bus via Colombo

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    8h 19m

  4. Drive 334.1 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Tangallecar car 334.1 km
    5h 55m
    Rs 15,075–21,774

  5. Bus, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Tangalletaxi taxi
    4h 51m
    Rs 32,140–114,361

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain train Maradana
    8h 30m
    Rs 5,393–10,686

  7. Bus, fly to Koggala

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane GIU - KCT
    3. Take the bus from Ahangama to Tangallebus bus
    6h 45m
    Rs 17,440–96,661

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,965Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Tangalle, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Tangalle via Pettah, Fort Station, Matara Bus Station, and Matara in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anuradhapura to Tangalle via Fort Station and Beliatta in around 8h 30m.

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