There are 4 ways to get from Kegalle to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
2h 40mRs 1,936–3,870Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
4h 2mRs 1,942–3,883Drive 141.1 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Anuradhapuracar 141.1 km
2h 35mRs 6,333–9,147Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Anuradhapurataxi 141.1 km
2h 35mRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Anuradhapura via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Kegalle and Anuradhapura is 143 km. The road distance is 141.1 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Kegalle to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Kegalle to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kegalle to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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
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More Questions & Answers
Kegalle to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Kegalle to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Anuradhapura is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Kegalle to Anuradhapura.
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