There are 4 ways to get from Passikudah to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
4h 40mRs 3,136–3,456Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
6h 31mRs 2,972–6,558Drive 169.7 km
- Drive from Passikudah to Anuradhapuracar 169.7 km
2h 55mRs 7,711–11,138Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah to Anuradhapurataxi 169.7 km
2h 55mRs 18,000–23,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3500 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Passikudah to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Anuradhapura via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Passikudah to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Anuradhapura via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Passikudah and Anuradhapura is 201 km. The road distance is 169.7 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Passikudah to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Passikudah to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Passikudah to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Passikudah, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Passikudah to Anuradhapura via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Passikudah to Anuradhapura via Valaichchenai and Maho in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- 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 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- 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 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Passikudah to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Passikudah to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah to Anuradhapura is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Passikudah to Anuradhapura.
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