There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chunnakam to Anuradhapuratrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
3h 19mRs 1,756–3,638Bus
- Take the bus from Sirupiddy to Anuradhapurabus
3h 32mDrive 197.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapuracar 197.3 km
3h 36mRs 8,819–12,739Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapurataxi 197.3 km
3h 36mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sirupiddy and arriving at Anuradhapura. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Chunnakam and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Jaffna District (Region) and Anuradhapura is 207 km. The road distance is 197.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Sirupiddy station.
Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chunnakam station.
The best way to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Jaffna District (Region), Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Chunnakam to Anuradhapura 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Sirupiddy to Anuradhapura once daily, and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Chunnakam to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Sirupiddy to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapura is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Jaffna District (Region) to Anuradhapura.
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