There are 4 ways to get from Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kurunegala to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
2h 17mRs 2,183–4,162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
3h 26mRs 1,315–1,527Drive 96.3 km
- Drive from Mahakeliya to Anuradhapuracar 96.3 km
1h 48mRs 4,349–6,282Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mahakeliya to Anuradhapurataxi 96.3 km
1h 48mRs 10,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1600 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Mahakeliya and Anuradhapura is 127 km. The road distance is 96.3 km.
The best way to get from Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1600 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Mahakeliya, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 59m. 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Mahakeliya to Anuradhapura.
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