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How to get fromPadaviya to Anuradhapuraby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Padaviya to Anuradhapura by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train via Omanthai

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    1. Take the taxi from Padaviya to Omanthaitaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Omanthai to Anuradhapuratrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    3h 2m
    Rs 3,688–5,840

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Padaviya to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Anuradhapurabus bus
    1h 46m

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Padaviya to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Vavuniya to Anuradhapuratrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    1h 58m
    Rs 4,087–6,312

  4. Drive 90.7 km

    1. Drive from Padaviya to Anuradhapuracar car 90.7 km
    1h 42m
    Rs 4,090–5,907

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Padaviya to Anuradhapurataxi taxi 90.7 km
    1h 42m
    Rs 9,500–12,000

  6. Taxi, bus via Omanthai

    1. Take the taxi from Padaviya to Omanthaitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Omanthai to Anuradhapurabus bus
    2h 15m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 109.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Padaviya, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Padaviya to Anuradhapura. However, you can take the taxi to Omanthai then take the train to Anuradhapura. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya then take the bus to Anuradhapura.

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