There are 3 ways to get from Peradeniya to Anuradhapura by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
4h 36mRs 2,403–5,868Drive 138.5 km
- Drive from Peradeniya to Anuradhapuracar 138.5 km
2h 27mRs 6,250–9,028Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Anuradhapurataxi 138.5 km
2h 27mRs 15,000–18,000
Peradeniya to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Peradeniya and Anuradhapura is 173 km. The road distance is 138.5 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Peradeniya to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Peradeniya to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Peradeniya station.
Peradeniya to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Anuradhapura is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Peradeniya to Anuradhapura.
There are 553+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Peradeniya to Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Peradeniya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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