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How to get fromNuwara Eliya to Anuradhapuraby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Anuradhapura by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Ulapanetaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Ulapane to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    6h 40m
    Rs 6,188–10,476

  2. Bus via Anuradhapura

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 79-1
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    10h 36m
    Rs 1,231–1,982

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 79-1
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus bus
    9h 11m

  4. Drive 206.6 km

    1. Drive from Nuwara Eliya to Anuradhapuracar car 206.6 km
    3h 44m
    Rs 9,225–13,325

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Anuradhapurataxi taxi 206.6 km
    3h 44m
    Rs 13,000–16,000

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Gampolabus bus
    2. Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train
    8h 23m
    Rs 3,213–6,976

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain train Colombo / ...
    9h 37m
    Rs 3,176–7,028

Nuwara Eliya to Anuradhapura by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
TicketRs 3,213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Anuradhapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Technical Junction in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Anuradhapura via Nanuoya, Nanuoya, and Polgahawela Junction in around 9h 37m.

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