There are 4 ways to get from Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
4h 29mRs 2,668–2,869Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
6h 19mRs 2,531–5,954Drive 165.9 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai to Anuradhapuracar 165.9 km
2h 48mRs 7,483–10,809Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai to Anuradhapurataxi 165.9 km
2h 48mRs 18,000–22,000
Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Anuradhapura via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Anuradhapura via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Valaichchenai and Anuradhapura is 195 km. The road distance is 165.9 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Oddaimavadi to Anuradhapura via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura via Maho in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Maho to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Valaichchenai to Anuradhapura.
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