There are 4 ways to get from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Dambullabus Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
5h 4mRs 624–2,842Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Maho Junctiontrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Maho to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
6h 1mRs 2,510–5,924Drive 109.3 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Anuradhapuracar 109.3 km
1h 51mRs 4,943–7,139Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Anuradhapurataxi 109.3 km
1h 51mRs 12,000–15,000
Trincomalee to Anuradhapura by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 2900 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Anuradhapura via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Anuradhapura via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Anuradhapura is 173 km. The road distance is 109.3 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura via Dambulla in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura via Maho in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 2,300–3,100
Train from Maho to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 380–420
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 380–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 450–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Dambulla station.
Trincomalee to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Anuradhapura is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Trincomalee to Anuradhapura.
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