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How to get fromDambadeniya to Anuradhapuraby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train Colombo / ...
    2h 56m
    Rs 2,530–4,571

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    3h 43m
    Rs 2,071–2,421

  3. Drive 125.1 km

    1. Drive from Dambadeniya to Anuradhapuracar car 125.1 km
    2h 23m
    Rs 5,606–8,097

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dambadeniya to Anuradhapurataxi taxi 125.1 km
    2h 23m
    Rs 13,000–17,000

  5. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Dambadeniya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    3h 39m
    Rs 26,652–134,975

  6. Bus via Alawwa

    1. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    4h 29m
    Rs 3,618–4,031

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,757Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 155 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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