There are 5 ways to get from Ruwanwella to Anuradhapura by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Ruwanwella to Polgahawelataxi
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
3h 12mRs 3,394–5,593Bus
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
4h 11mDrive 165.1 km
- Drive from Ruwanwella to Anuradhapuracar 165.1 km
3h 10mRs 7,463–10,780Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ruwanwella to Anuradhapurataxi 165.1 km
3h 10mRs 18,000–22,000Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Ruwanwella to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
3h 57mRs 29,925–128,843
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruwanwella to Anuradhapura is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ruwanwella to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruwanwella to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Warakapola and arriving at Anuradhapura via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Ruwanwella and Anuradhapura is 172 km. The road distance is 165.1 km.
The best way to get from Ruwanwella to Anuradhapura without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 12m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Ruwanwella to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Ruwanwella to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Warakapola station.
Ruwanwella to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruwanwella to Anuradhapura is 165 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ruwanwella to Anuradhapura.
There are 547+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.
What companies run services between Ruwanwella, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ruwanwella to Anuradhapura via Warakapola and Dambulla in around 4h 11m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–22,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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