There are 6 ways to get from Thanamalwila 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 Thanamalwila to Haputaletaxi
- Take the train from Haputale to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain
11h 22mRs 11,777–17,064Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Thanamalwila to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain
12h 43mRs 3,307–7,101Drive 287.6 km
- Drive from Thanamalwila to Anuradhapuracar 287.6 km
5h 21mRs 12,840–18,546Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thanamalwila to Anuradhapurataxi 287.6 km
5h 21mRs 31,000–38,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane WRZ - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
25h 9mRs 17,108–99,878Bus
- Take the bus from Thanamalwila to Welimadabus
- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus
13h 3m
Thanamalwila to Anuradhapura by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanamalwila to Anuradhapura is to bus and train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Thanamalwila to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanamalwila to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Thanamalwila and arriving at Anuradhapura via Welimada and Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Thanamalwila and Anuradhapura is 377 km. The road distance is 287.6 km.
The best way to get from Thanamalwila to Anuradhapura without a car is to taxi and train which takes 11h 22m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Thanamalwila to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Thanamalwila to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Thanamalwila station.
Thanamalwila to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Welimada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanamalwila to Anuradhapura is 288 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Thanamalwila to Anuradhapura.
There are 560+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.
What companies run services between Thanamalwila, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Thanamalwila to Anuradhapura via Welimada, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Technical Junction in around 13h 3m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Weerawila International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Haputale to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
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 Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Thanamalwila to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
Bus from Thanamalwila to Welimada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 770–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 770–790
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- 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 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–38,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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