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How to get fromAnuradhapura to Valaichchenaiby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Valaichchenai by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus bus 15-1-1
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus bus Wellawatta
    5h 14m
    Rs 2,640–2,861

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Valaichchenaitrain train Colombo
    6h 10m
    Rs 2,527–6,002

  3. Drive 165.9 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Valaichchenaicar car 165.9 km
    2h 48m
    Rs 7,486–10,812

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Valaichchenaitaxi taxi 165.9 km
    2h 48m
    Rs 18,000–22,000

Anuradhapura to Valaichchenai by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,527Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Oddaimavadi via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anuradhapura to Valaichchenai via Maho Junction in around 6h 10m.

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