There are 3 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Wattala by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Wattala is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Wattala is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Wattala. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Hunupitiya via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Anuradhapura and Wattala is 204 km. The road distance is 182 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Wattala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs .
The bus from Anuradhapura to Wattala takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Anuradhapura to Wattala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Wattala is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka and Wattala, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Wattala twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Ragama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 7m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Wattala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
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More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura to Wattala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Wattala station.
Anuradhapura to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Wattala is 182 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Anuradhapura to Wattala.
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