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How to get fromKataragama to Anuradhapuraby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kataragama to Anuradhapura by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Haputaletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Haputale to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    11h 48m
    Rs 15,108–21,000

  2. Bus via Anuradhapura

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    13h 59m
    Rs 1,490–1,660

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus bus
    12h 34m

  4. Drive 289.2 km

    1. Drive from Kataragama to Anuradhapuracar car 289.2 km
    5h 22m
    Rs 13,046–18,844

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Anuradhapurataxi taxi 289.2 km
    5h 22m
    Rs 31,000–38,000

  6. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane WRZ - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    26h 30m
    Rs 15,231–98,708

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapuratrain train Colombo / ...
    12h 52m
    Rs 2,090–3,960

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,498Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 404.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 48m

What companies run services between Kataragama, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Kataragama to Anuradhapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Technical Junction in around 12h 34m.

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