There are 6 ways to get from Kitulgala to Anuradhapura by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Polgahawelataxi
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
3h 35mRs 4,348–6,720Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nawata to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
8h 55mRs 2,351–2,906Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Warakapolataxi
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
4h 37mDrive 189.8 km
- Drive from Kitulgala to Anuradhapuracar 189.8 km
3h 30mRs 8,579–12,391Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Anuradhapurataxi 189.8 km
3h 30mRs 20,000–25,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Kitulgala to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
4h 23mRs 37,168–137,403
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kitulgala to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kitulgala to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kitulgala to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Nawata and arriving at Anuradhapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Kitulgala and Anuradhapura is 192 km. The road distance is 189.8 km.
The best way to get from Kitulgala to Anuradhapura without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Kitulgala to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Kitulgala to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nawata station.
Kitulgala to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitulgala to Anuradhapura is 190 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Kitulgala to Anuradhapura.
There are 547+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.
What companies run services between Kitulgala, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kitulgala to Anuradhapura via Nawata, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nawata to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–26,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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