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

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There are 6 ways to get from Anuradhapura to Yakkala by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Gampahatrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    3h 23m
    Rs 1,758–3,600

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Yakkalabus bus
    5h 26m
    Rs 1,223–1,560

  3. Drive 164.6 km

    1. Drive from Anuradhapura to Yakkalacar car 164.6 km
    2h 59m
    Rs 7,425–10,725

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Yakkalataxi taxi 164.6 km
    2h 59m
    Rs 18,000–22,000

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Yakkalabus bus
    4h 24m
    Rs 2,085–4,088

  6. Bus via Yakkala

    1. Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Yakkalabus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    5h 36m
    Rs 2,723–3,060

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  • Distance: 183.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Gampaha 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anuradhapura to Yakkala via Kurunegala in around 5h 26m.

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