There are 3 ways to get from Gampola to Anuradhapura by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
5h 23mRs 2,425–5,900Drive 152.1 km
- Drive from Gampola to Anuradhapuracar 152.1 km
2h 42mRs 6,826–9,859Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Anuradhapurataxi 152.1 km
2h 42mRs 16,000–20,000
Gampola to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct train from Gampola to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Gampola and arriving at Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Gampola and Anuradhapura is 197 km. The road distance is 152.1 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Gampola to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Gampola to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampola station.
Gampola to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Anuradhapura is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Gampola to Anuradhapura.
There are 553+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.
What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Gampola to Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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