There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Waikkal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kochchikadebus
3h 33mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Ragamatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Ragama to Waikkalatrain Colombo
6h 10mRs 2,438–5,965Drive 164.2 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Waikkalcar 164.2 km
2h 40mRs 7,407–10,699Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Waikkaltaxi 164.2 km
2h 40mRs 25,000–30,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Waikkal is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Waikkal is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Waikkal. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kochchikade via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Waikkal. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Waikkala via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Waikkal is 169 km. The road distance is 164.2 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Waikkal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Anuradhapura to Waikkal, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Waikkal bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Waikkal train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Waikkal is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Waikkal, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Kochchikade twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anuradhapura to Waikkala via Ragama in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Ragama to Waikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kochchikade
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
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 Waikkal bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kochchikade station.
Anuradhapura to Waikkal train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Waikkal is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Anuradhapura to Waikkal.
There are 1334+ hotels available in Waikkal.