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How to get fromPayagala South to Anuradhapuraby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Payagala South to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus bus
    5h 35m

  2. Bus via Kurunegala

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kalutara to Kurunegalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus bus 15-1-1 / ...
    6h 14m
    Rs 2,457–3,073

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapuratrain train Colombo / ...
    5h 55m
    Rs 3,699–7,417

  4. Drive 238.2 km

    1. Drive from Payagala South to Anuradhapuracar car 238.2 km
    4h 3m
    Rs 10,670–15,412

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Payagala South to Anuradhapurataxi taxi 238.2 km
    4h 3m
    Rs 26,000–31,000

  6. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Payagala South to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus bus
    4h 17m
    Rs 37,386–147,661

  7. Train via Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

    1. Take the train from Mount Lavinia to Anuradhapuratrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    6h 30m
    Rs 3,599–7,417

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,757Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 264.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Payagala South, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Payagala South to Anuradhapura via Kalutara, Colombo, and Technical Junction in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Payagala South to Anuradhapura via Kalutara South and Colombo Fort in around 5h 55m.

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