There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jaffna to Anuradhapurabus
2h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Anuradhapuratrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
2h 47mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 197.2 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Anuradhapuracar 197.2 km
3h 31mRs 8,908–12,867Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Anuradhapurataxi 197.2 km
3h 31mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jaffna and arriving at Anuradhapura. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jaffna and arriving at Anuradhapura. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Jaffna and Anuradhapura is 201 km. The road distance is 197.2 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs .
The bus from Jaffna to Anuradhapura takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Jaffna to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Jaffna to Anuradhapura twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Anuradhapura 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- 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 to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Jaffna to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Anuradhapura is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Jaffna to Anuradhapura.
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