There are 5 ways to get from Meepe to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampaha to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
4hRs 11,383–15,016Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
7h 28mRs 3,244–3,799Bus
- Take the bus from Malagala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus
6h 3mDrive 189.7 km
- Drive from Meepe to Anuradhapuracar 189.7 km
3h 34mRs 8,594–12,414Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Meepe to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
3h 45mRs 30,628–129,673
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meepe to Anuradhapura is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Meepe to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Meepe to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Malagala and arriving at Anuradhapura via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Meepe to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Meepe and Anuradhapura is 215 km. The road distance is 189.7 km.
The best way to get from Meepe to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 15000.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Meepe to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Meepe to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Malagala station.
Meepe to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Meepe to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 4h and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Meepe, Western, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Meepe to Anuradhapura via Malagala, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Technical Junction in around 6h 3m.
- 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 Gampaha to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Malagala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Meepe to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Meepe to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meepe to Anuradhapura is 190 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Meepe to Anuradhapura.
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