There are 4 ways to get from Katugastota to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
3h 47mRs 2,507–2,936Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mavilmada to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
5h 46mRs 2,412–5,881Drive 129.7 km
- Drive from Katugastota to Anuradhapuracar 129.7 km
2h 18mRs 5,852–8,452Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katugastota to Anuradhapurataxi 129.7 km
2h 18mRs 14,000–17,000
Katugastota to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katugastota to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Katugastota to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Katugastota to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Katugastota to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Mavilmada and arriving at Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Katugastota and Anuradhapura is 160 km. The road distance is 129.7 km.
The best way to get from Katugastota to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Katugastota to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Katugastota to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Katugastota to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mavilmada station.
The best way to get from Katugastota to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Katugastota, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mavilmada to Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Mavilmada to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Katugastota to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Katugastota to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katugastota to Anuradhapura is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Katugastota to Anuradhapura.
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