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How to get fromMatugama to Anuradhapuraby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Matugama to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapuratrain train Colombo / ...
    6h 12m
    Rs 5,005–8,961

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kalutara to Kurunegalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    6h 31m
    Rs 3,764–4,617

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the bus from Pettah to Anuradhapurabus bus
    6h 17m

  4. Drive  242.2 km

    1. Drive from Matugama to Anuradhapuracar car 242.2 km
    3h 59m
    Rs 10,373–14,983

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matugama to Anuradhapurataxi taxi 242.2 km
    3h 59m
    Rs 21,000–26,000

  6. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Matugama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    4h 4m
    Rs 42,661–161,531

  7. Train via Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

    1. Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Anuradhapuratrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    6h 47m
    Rs 4,905–8,961

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,757Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Matugama, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Matugama to Anuradhapura via Kalutara South and Colombo Fort in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matugama to Anuradhapura via Kalutara and Kurunegala in around 6h 31m.

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