There are 6 ways to get from Meerigama to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
3h 47mRs 2,388–5,845Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
5h 14mRs 2,350–4,404Drive 140.4 km
- Drive from Meerigama to Anuradhapuracar 140.4 km
2h 34mRs 6,336–9,151Taxi
- Take the taxi from Meerigama to Anuradhapurataxi 140.4 km
2h 34mRs 15,000–19,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
3h 31mRs 23,831–131,641Train via Maho
- Take the train from Mirigama to Maho Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
- Take the train from Maho to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
4h 6mRs 2,446–5,831
Meerigama to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meerigama to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Meerigama to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Meerigama to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Anuradhapura via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Meerigama to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Mirigama and arriving at Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Meerigama and Anuradhapura is 155 km. The road distance is 140.4 km.
The best way to get from Meerigama to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Meerigama to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Meerigama to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Meerigama to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Meerigama to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Meerigama, 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. 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.
- 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
- 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
Train from Mirigama to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
Train from Maho to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Meerigama to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Meerigama to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meerigama to Anuradhapura is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Meerigama to Anuradhapura.
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