There are 4 ways to get from Peliyagoda to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oliyamulla Bus stop to Anuradhapurabus
3h 10mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
4h 55mRs 2,474–5,926Drive 184.6 km
- Drive from Peliyagoda to Anuradhapuracar 184.6 km
3h 25mRs 8,264–11,936Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
3h 15mRs 22,555–130,134
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peliyagoda to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Peliyagoda to Anuradhapura is to fly and bus which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oliyamulla Bus stop and arriving at Anuradhapura. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Peliyagoda to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Kelaniya and arriving at Anuradhapura via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Peliyagoda and Anuradhapura is 204 km. The road distance is 184.6 km.
The best way to get from Peliyagoda to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs .
The bus from Oliyamulla Bus stop to Anuradhapura takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Peliyagoda to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Oliyamulla Bus stop station.
Peliyagoda to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Peliyagoda to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Oliyamulla Bus stop to Anuradhapura twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Anuradhapura once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Oliyamulla Bus stop to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
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More Questions & Answers
Peliyagoda to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Peliyagoda to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peliyagoda to Anuradhapura is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Peliyagoda to Anuradhapura.
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