There are 6 ways to get from Middeniya to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiyatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Bambalapitiya to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
9h 31mRs 10,477–16,762Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
11h 28mRs 2,988–3,456Bus
- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus
10h 3mDrive 310.6 km
- Drive from Middeniya to Anuradhapuracar 310.6 km
5h 32mRs 14,009–20,234Taxi
- Take the taxi from Middeniya to Anuradhapurataxi 310.6 km
5h 32mRs 34,000–41,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Middeniya to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane WRZ - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
25h 48mRs 22,082–105,756
Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Middeniya to Anuradhapura is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3500 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Middeniya to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Middeniya to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Anuradhapura via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Middeniya to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Anuradhapura via Bambalapitiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Middeniya and Anuradhapura is 416 km. The road distance is 310.6 km.
The best way to get from Middeniya to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 17000.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Middeniya to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Middeniya to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Middeniya to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Middeniya to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Middeniya, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Middeniya to Anuradhapura via Beliatta and Bambalapitiya in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Middeniya to Anuradhapura via Embilipitiya, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Technical Junction in around 10h 3m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Beliatta to Bambalapitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Bambalapitiya to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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 Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–41,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Middeniya to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Middeniya to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bambalapitiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middeniya to Anuradhapura is 311 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Middeniya to Anuradhapura.
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