There are 6 ways to get from Mirissa to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Colombo
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the bus from Pettah to Anuradhapurabus
7h 19mTrain via Colombo
cheapest- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Dehiwalatrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Dehiwala to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
9h 9mRs 1,538–6,095Train
- Take the train from Polwathumodara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
8h 35mRs 1,540–6,108Drive 324.6 km
- Drive from Mirissa to Anuradhapuracar 324.6 km
4h 55mRs 14,642–21,149Fly, bus
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane KCT - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
24h 16mRs 20,349–104,890Bus
- Take the bus from Weligama to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
9h 11mRs 2,539–4,688
Mirissa to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mirissa to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4700 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Mirissa to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mirissa station to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Anuradhapura via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Mirissa to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Polwathumodara and arriving at Anuradhapura via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Mirissa and Anuradhapura is 378 km. The road distance is 324.6 km.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus via Colombo which takes 7h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Mirissa to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Mirissa to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Mirissa to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polwathumodara station.
The best way to get from Mirissa to Anuradhapura is to bus via Colombo which takes 7h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Mirissa, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mirissa to Anuradhapura via Matara Bus Station, Fort Station, and Pettah in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Polwathumodara to Anuradhapura via Colombo Fort in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polwathumodara to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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
Train from Polwathumodara to Dehiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 238–3,000
- 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
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,787
- 2nd Class
- Rs 238
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,145
Train from Dehiwala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
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 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Mirissa to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Fort Station.
Mirissa to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mirissa to Anuradhapura is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Mirissa to Anuradhapura.
There are 552+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.