There are 7 ways to get from Katuwa to Anuradhapura by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane
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Taxi, bus, train
best- Take the taxi from Katuwa to Matara Bus Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapuratrain
8h 20mRs 9,888–13,205Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Udawalawa Junction to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
11h 26mRs 4,723–5,514Bus
- Take the bus from Udawalawa Junction to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus
10h 1mDrive 316.3 km
- Drive from Katuwa to Anuradhapuracar 316.3 km
5h 44mRs 14,270–20,612Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katuwa to Anuradhapurataxi 316.3 km
5h 44mRs 34,000–42,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Katuwa to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane WRZ - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
25h 58mRs 23,067–106,920Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
9h 38mRs 11,811–18,338
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katuwa to Anuradhapura is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 5500 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Katuwa to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Katuwa to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Udawalawa Junction and arriving at Anuradhapura via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Katuwa to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Anuradhapura via Bambalapitiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Katuwa and Anuradhapura is 410 km. The road distance is 316.3 km.
The best way to get from Katuwa to Anuradhapura without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 8h 20m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Katuwa to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Katuwa to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Udawalawa Junction station.
Katuwa to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Katuwa to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 10h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 19000 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Katuwa, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Katuwa to Anuradhapura via Udawalawa Junction, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Technical Junction in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Katuwa to Anuradhapura via Beliatta and Bambalapitiya in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 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
Train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Bambalapitiya to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Udawalawa Junction to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 500–550
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 500–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
Bus from Udawalawa Junction to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 500–550
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 500–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–42,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Katuwa to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Katuwa to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katuwa to Anuradhapura is 316 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Katuwa to Anuradhapura.
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