There are 4 ways to get from Mawanella to Anuradhapura by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
2h 52mRs 2,565–4,613Taxi, bus
cheapest- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Kurunegalataxi
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
3h 58mRs 2,430–2,845Drive 149.3 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Anuradhapuracar 149.3 km
2h 45mRs 6,745–9,742Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Anuradhapurataxi 149.3 km
2h 45mRs 16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Anuradhapura is to taxi and bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2900 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Mawanella to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Mawanella and Anuradhapura is 156 km. The road distance is 149.3 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Mawanella to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Mawanella to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
Mawanella to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawanella to Anuradhapura is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Mawanella to Anuradhapura.
There are 549+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.
What companies run services between Mawanella, 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.
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–20,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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