There are 5 ways to get from Waikkal to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kochchikade to Anuradhapurabus
3h 33mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Waikkala to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
5h 40mRs 2,495–5,955Drive 164.3 km
- Drive from Waikkal to Anuradhapuracar 164.3 km
2h 40mRs 7,408–10,700Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waikkal to Anuradhapurataxi 164.3 km
2h 40mRs 25,000–30,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
3h 17mRs 20,483–127,684
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waikkal to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Waikkal to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Waikkal to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Kochchikade and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Waikkal to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Waikkala and arriving at Anuradhapura via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Waikkal and Anuradhapura is 170 km. The road distance is 164.3 km.
The best way to get from Waikkal to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Waikkal to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Waikkal to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kochchikade station.
Waikkal to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Waikkala station.
The best way to get from Waikkal to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Waikkal, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kochchikade to Anuradhapura twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waikkala to Anuradhapura via Ragama in around 5h 40m.
- 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Waikkala to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ragama to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once 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 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kochchikade to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Waikkal to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Waikkal to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waikkal to Anuradhapura is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Waikkal to Anuradhapura.
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