There are 7 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus
9h 39mBus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
11h 4mRs 1,242–1,390Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
9h 52mRs 13,941–20,856Drive 295.5 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Anuradhapuracar 295.5 km
5h 8mRs 13,329–19,253Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Anuradhapurataxi 295.5 km
5h 8mRs 32,000–39,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane WRZ - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
25h 38mRs 21,106–104,602Bus, train
- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
9h 57mRs 1,842–3,690
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1400 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Anuradhapura via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Anuradhapura via Bambalapitiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Anuradhapura is 371 km. The road distance is 295.5 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 9h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 9h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 21000 and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Technical Junction in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura via Beliatta and Bambalapitiya in around 9h 52m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Bambalapitiya to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- 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
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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 Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–39,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura is 296 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Embilipitiya to Anuradhapura.
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