There are 7 ways to get from Veyangoda to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
4h 3mRs 2,399–5,862Bus via Kurunegala
cheapest- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
4h 34mRs 1,612–2,033Drive 155.8 km
- Drive from Veyangoda to Anuradhapuracar 155.8 km
2h 55mRs 6,992–10,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Anuradhapurataxi 155.8 km
2h 55mRs 17,000–21,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
3h 22mRs 21,141–128,462Train via Maho
- Take the train from Veyangoda to Maho Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
- Take the train from Maho to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
4h 19mRs 2,458–5,848Bus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Anuradhapurabus
5h 12m
Veyangoda to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Veyangoda to Anuradhapura is to bus via Kurunegala which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Veyangoda to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Veyangoda to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Anuradhapura via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Veyangoda to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Veyangoda and arriving at Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Veyangoda and Anuradhapura is 168 km. The road distance is 155.8 km.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Veyangoda to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Veyangoda to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Veyangoda to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kurunegala, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Veyangoda, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Veyangoda to Anuradhapura via Nittambuwa and Kurunegala in around 4h 34m.
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
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 Veyangoda to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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More Questions & Answers
Veyangoda to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Veyangoda to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Veyangoda to Anuradhapura is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Veyangoda to Anuradhapura.
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