There are 6 ways to get from Ragama to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ragama to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
3h 37mRs 1,300–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Kandana to Anuradhapurabus
4h 12mDrive 179.6 km
- Drive from Ragama to Anuradhapuracar 179.6 km
3h 22mRs 8,105–11,707Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ragama to Anuradhapurataxi 179.6 km
3h 22mRs 49,000–60,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
3h 18mRs 21,137–128,457Bus via Colombo Fort
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
6h 24mRs 1,880–3,635
Ragama to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ragama to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ragama to Anuradhapura is to fly and bus which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ragama to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Kandana and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ragama and arriving at Anuradhapura. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Ragama and Anuradhapura is 190 km. The road distance is 179.6 km.
The best way to get from Ragama to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100.
The train from Ragama to Anuradhapura takes 3h 37m including transfers and departs once daily.
Ragama to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kandana station.
Ragama to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Ragama to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Ragama, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Kandana to Anuradhapura twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Kandana to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 49,000–60,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Ragama to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Ragama to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ragama to Anuradhapura is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Ragama to Anuradhapura.
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