There are 4 ways to get from Minneriya to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Habarana to Dambullabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
3h 10mRs 4,025–4,525Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
4h 28mRs 2,849–6,431Drive 80.2 km
- Drive from Minneriya to Anuradhapuracar 80.2 km
1h 24mRs 3,619–5,227Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minneriya to Anuradhapurataxi 80.2 km
1h 24mRs 8,500–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneriya to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Minneriya to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneriya to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Anuradhapura via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneriya to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Anuradhapura via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Minneriya and Anuradhapura is 115 km. The road distance is 80.2 km.
The best way to get from Minneriya to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Minneriya to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Minneriya to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Habarana station.
Minneriya to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Minneriya to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Minneriya, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Minneriya to Anuradhapura via Habarana and Dambulla in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Minneriya to Anuradhapura via Hingurakgoda and Maho in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hingurakgoda to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Habarana to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Minneriya to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Minneriya to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneriya to Anuradhapura is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Minneriya to Anuradhapura.
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