There are 7 ways to get from Yakkala to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampaha to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
3h 22mRs 1,747–3,629Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Yakkala to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
4h 40mRs 1,241–1,557Drive 165.1 km
- Drive from Yakkala to Anuradhapuracar 165.1 km
2h 59mRs 7,451–10,762Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yakkala to Anuradhapurataxi 165.1 km
2h 59mRs 18,000–22,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
3h 21mRs 21,870–129,324Bus, train
- Take the bus from Yakkala to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
4h 29mRs 2,006–4,067Bus via Yakkala
- Take the bus from Yakkala to Kurunegalabus Colombo-Trincomalee
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
5h 5mRs 2,773–2,988
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yakkala to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Yakkala to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yakkala to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Yakkala and arriving at Anuradhapura via Kurunegala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Yakkala to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Anuradhapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Yakkala and Anuradhapura is 184 km. The road distance is 165.1 km.
The best way to get from Yakkala to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Yakkala to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Yakkala to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Yakkala station.
Yakkala to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Yakkala to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Yakkala, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yakkala to Anuradhapura via Kurunegala in around 4h 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Yakkala to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Yakkala to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- 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
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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Yakkala to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Yakkala to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Yakkala to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yakkala to Anuradhapura is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Yakkala to Anuradhapura.
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