There are 5 ways to get from Battaramulla to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus
4h 55mBus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
6h 20mRs 1,477–1,828Train
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
5h 13mRs 2,077–4,128Drive 195.5 km
- Drive from Battaramulla to Anuradhapuracar 195.5 km
3h 33mRs 8,821–12,741Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
3h 27mRs 25,570–133,696
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Battaramulla to Anuradhapura is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1900 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Battaramulla to Anuradhapura is to fly and bus which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Battaramulla to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Kotikawatta and arriving at Anuradhapura via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Battaramulla to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Battaramulla and Anuradhapura is 222 km. The road distance is 195.5 km.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Battaramulla to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Battaramulla to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Technical Junction station.
Battaramulla to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4200 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Battaramulla, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapura twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Technical Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Battaramulla to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Battaramulla to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battaramulla to Anuradhapura is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Battaramulla to Anuradhapura.
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