There are 5 ways to get from Welikanda to Anuradhapura by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
3h 39mRs 4,209–4,843Train
cheapest- Take the train from Welikanda to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Anuradhapuratrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
5h 26mRs 2,500–5,909Drive 129.7 km
- Drive from Welikanda to Anuradhapuracar 129.7 km
2h 12mRs 5,860–8,465Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welikanda to Anuradhapurataxi 129.7 km
2h 12mRs 14,000–17,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Welikanda to Habaranatrain Batticaloa
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
5h 25mRs 3,775–5,684
Welikanda to Anuradhapura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welikanda to Anuradhapura is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Welikanda to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Welikanda to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Anuradhapura via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Welikanda to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Welikanda and arriving at Anuradhapura via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Welikanda and Anuradhapura is 161 km. The road distance is 129.7 km.
The best way to get from Welikanda to Anuradhapura without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Welikanda to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Welikanda to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Welikanda to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Welikanda station.
The best way to get from Welikanda to Anuradhapura is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Welikanda, North Central, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Welikanda to Anuradhapura via Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Welikanda to Anuradhapura via Maho in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Welikanda to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Welikanda to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.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
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 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Welikanda to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Welikanda to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welikanda to Anuradhapura is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Welikanda to Anuradhapura.
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