There are 5 ways to get from Makola to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wattala to Anuradhapurabus
3h 13mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
3h 50mRs 3,821–6,080Drive 182.8 km
- Drive from Makola to Anuradhapuracar 182.8 km
3h 19mRs 8,202–11,847Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
3h 23mRs 24,157–132,027Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
6hRs 4,284–5,035
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Makola to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Makola to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Makola to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Makola to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Ragama and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Makola and Anuradhapura is 210 km. The road distance is 182.8 km.
The best way to get from Makola to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Makola to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Makola to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wattala station.
Makola to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Makola to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Makola, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Wattala to Anuradhapura twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Anuradhapura once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Wattala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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 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
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More Questions & Answers
Makola to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Makola to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Makola to Anuradhapura is 183 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Makola to Anuradhapura.
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