There are 6 ways to get from Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
3h 54mRs 3,076–3,395Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
4h 41mRs 1,998–4,057Drive 154.8 km
- Drive from Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisayacar 154.8 km
2h 49mRs 6,991–10,097Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisayataxi 154.8 km
2h 49mRs 17,000–21,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Ruwanwelisayataxi
2h 21mRs 29,135–137,932Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Polgahawelabus Colombo-Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
4h 54mRs 3,518–5,481
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Anuradhapura via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Nittambuwa and Ruwanwelisaya is 179 km. The road distance is 154.8 km.
The best way to get from Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya, including transfers.
Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Nittambuwa, Sri Lanka and Ruwanwelisaya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya via Dambulla and Anuradhapura in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Nittambuwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–21,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Nittambuwa to Ruwanwelisaya.
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