There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Veyangoda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
3h 52mRs 2,485–5,888Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
6hRs 2,273–4,460Drive 155.3 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Veyangodacar 155.3 km
2h 55mRs 6,974–10,073Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Veyangodataxi 155.3 km
2h 55mRs 17,000–21,000Train via Maho
- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Veyangodatrain Trincomalee / ...
4h 10mRs 2,427–5,902
Anuradhapura to Veyangoda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Veyangoda is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4500 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Veyangoda is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Veyangoda. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Alawwa via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Veyangoda. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Veyangoda via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Veyangoda is 168 km. The road distance is 155.3 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Veyangoda without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Anuradhapura to Veyangoda, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Veyangoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Veyangoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Veyangoda is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4500 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Veyangoda, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–460 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 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 Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
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 Veyangoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Anuradhapura to Veyangoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Veyangoda is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Anuradhapura to Veyangoda.
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