There are 5 ways to get from Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Ulapane
best- Take the train from Ulapane to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
6h 22mRs 4,257–8,194Train
cheapest- Take the train from Watagoda to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
8h 2mRs 3,059–6,779Bus
- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus
9h 46mDrive 194.9 km
- Drive from Pundaluoya to Anuradhapuracar 194.9 km
3h 30mRs 8,725–12,602Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pundaluoya to Anuradhapurataxi 194.9 km
3h 30mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Anuradhapura via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Ulapane and arriving at Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Pundaluoya and Anuradhapura is 238 km. The road distance is 194.9 km.
The best way to get from Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura without a car is to train via Ulapane which takes 6h 22m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ulapane station.
The best way to get from Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura is to train via Ulapane which takes 6h 22m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Pundaluoya, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura via Ulapane and Polgahawela Junction in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura via Nuwara Eliya, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Technical Junction in around 9h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ulapane to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
Train from Watagoda to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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 Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Pundaluoya to Anuradhapura.
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