There are 4 ways to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
2h 50mRs 2,089–4,051Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
3h 40mRs 1,963–2,294Drive 137.9 km
- Drive from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapuracar 137.9 km
2h 33mRs 6,159–8,896Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapurataxi 137.9 km
2h 33mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage and Anuradhapura is 146 km. The road distance is 137.9 km.
The best way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurunegala station.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage to Anuradhapura.
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