There are 6 ways to get from Welimada to Anuradhapura by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Welimada to Ulapanetaxi
- Take the train from Ulapane to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain
7h 6mRs 11,921–17,252Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
11h 24mRs 1,314–1,468Bus
- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus
9h 59mDrive 230.2 km
- Drive from Welimada to Anuradhapuracar 230.2 km
4h 9mRs 10,399–15,021Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welimada to Anuradhapurataxi 230.2 km
4h 9mRs 28,000–34,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 79-1
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
10h 17mRs 1,914–3,768
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welimada to Anuradhapura is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1500 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Welimada to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Welimada to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Anuradhapura via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Welimada and Anuradhapura is 281 km. The road distance is 230.2 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Anuradhapura without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 6m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Welimada to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Welimada to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Welimada to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welimada to Anuradhapura is 230 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Welimada to Anuradhapura.
There are 549+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.
What companies run services between Welimada, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Welimada to Anuradhapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Technical Junction in around 9h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ulapane to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–34,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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