There are 5 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Warakapola 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 54mRs 2,035–5,488Bus via Dambulla
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Dambullabus 15-1-1
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Warakapolabus
4h 48mRs 1,040–1,461Drive 141.6 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura to Warakapolacar 141.6 km
2h 40mRs 6,329–9,142Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Warakapolataxi 141.6 km
2h 40mRs 15,000–19,000Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
4h 55mRs 1,223–2,960
Anuradhapura to Warakapola by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Warakapola is to bus via Dambulla which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1500 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Warakapola is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Warakapola. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Warakapola via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Warakapola. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Polgahawela Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Warakapola is 151 km. The road distance is 141.6 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Warakapola without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Anuradhapura to Warakapola, including transfers.
Anuradhapura to Warakapola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Warakapola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Warakapola is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus via Dambulla, which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1500 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Warakapola, Sabaragamuwa, 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, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Warakapola via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 4h 48m.
- 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
- 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 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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 Warakapola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Anuradhapura to Warakapola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Warakapola is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Anuradhapura to Warakapola.
There are 117+ hotels available in Warakapola.