There are 6 ways to get from Giriulla to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
2h 54mRs 2,580–4,631Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
4h 1mDrive 130.5 km
- Drive from Giriulla to Anuradhapuracar 130.5 km
2h 29mRs 5,884–8,499Taxi
- Take the taxi from Giriulla to Anuradhapurataxi 130.5 km
2h 29mRs 14,000–17,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
3h 33mRs 25,194–133,252Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
4h 27mRs 3,669–4,091
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Giriulla to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Giriulla to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Giriulla to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Warakapola and arriving at Anuradhapura via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Giriulla to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Giriulla and Anuradhapura is 156 km. The road distance is 130.5 km.
The best way to get from Giriulla to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Giriulla to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Giriulla to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Warakapola station.
Giriulla to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Giriulla to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can bus via Dambulla, which costs and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Giriulla, North Western, 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, you can take a vehicle from Giriulla to Anuradhapura via Warakapola and Dambulla in around 4h 1m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.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
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 Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Giriulla to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Giriulla to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Giriulla to Anuradhapura is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Giriulla to Anuradhapura.
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