There are 6 ways to get from Mirigama 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 50mRs 2,388–5,845Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
5h 14mRs 2,350–4,404Drive 141.9 km
- Drive from Mirigama to Anuradhapuracar 141.9 km
2h 36mRs 6,403–9,249Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mirigama to Anuradhapurataxi 141.9 km
2h 36mRs 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 30mRs 23,566–131,328Train 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
Mirigama to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mirigama to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Mirigama to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mirigama 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 Mirigama to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Mirigama and arriving at Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Mirigama and Anuradhapura is 155 km. The road distance is 141.9 km.
The best way to get from Mirigama to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Mirigama to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Mirigama to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Mirigama to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Mirigama to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 3h 50m 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 Mirigama, 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 36m
- 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
Mirigama to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Mirigama to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mirigama to Anuradhapura is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Mirigama to Anuradhapura.
There are 553+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.