There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
5h 9mRs 2,705–2,909Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
6h 58mRs 2,558–5,994Drive 195.7 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Anuradhapuracar 195.7 km
3h 21mRs 8,824–12,746Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Anuradhapurataxi 195.7 km
3h 21mRs 21,000–26,000
Batticaloa to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Anuradhapura via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Anuradhapura via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Anuradhapura is 226 km. The road distance is 195.7 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Batticaloa to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Anuradhapura via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Anuradhapura via Maho in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- 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
Train from Maho to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Anuradhapura is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Batticaloa to Anuradhapura.
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