There are 4 ways to get from Giritale to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
3h 22mRs 3,333–3,807Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
4h 33mRs 2,976–6,581Drive 86.9 km
- Drive from Giritale to Anuradhapuracar 86.9 km
1h 30mRs 3,927–5,672Taxi
- Take the taxi from Giritale to Anuradhapurataxi 86.9 km
1h 30mRs 9,500–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Giritale to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3900 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Giritale to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Giritale to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Anuradhapura via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Giritale to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Anuradhapura via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Giritale and Anuradhapura is 143 km. The road distance is 86.9 km.
The best way to get from Giritale to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Giritale to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Giritale to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Giritale to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Giritale to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Giritale, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Giritale to Anuradhapura via Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Giritale to Anuradhapura via Hingurakgoda and Maho in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hingurakgoda to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
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 Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- 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
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Giritale to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Giritale to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Giritale to Anuradhapura is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Giritale to Anuradhapura.
There are 547+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.