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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Panadura to Anuradhapura

Composite routes from Panadura to Anuradhapura

Cheapest
3 h 48 min
Car
229 km.
from $12

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Mount Lavinia to Anuradhapura
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.40–$4.45

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Panadura to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.16–$3.81
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.64–$1.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Panadura to Anuradhapura?

The cheapest way to get from Panadura to Anuradhapura is to train which costs $9.24 - $14.13 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Panadura to Anuradhapura?

The fastest way to get from Panadura to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Panadura and Anuradhapura?

No, there is no direct bus from Panadura to Anuradhapura. However, there are services departing from Panadura and arriving at Anuradhapura via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Panadura to Anuradhapura?

The distance between Panadura and Anuradhapura is 234 km. The road distance is 240.8 km.

How do I travel from Panadura to Anuradhapura without a car?

The best way to get from Panadura to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $9.24 - $14.13 .

How long does it take to get from Panadura to Anuradhapura?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Panadura to Anuradhapura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Panadura to Anuradhapura bus from?

Panadura to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Panadura station.

Train, bus or fly from Panadura to Anuradhapura?

The best way to get from Panadura to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $9.24 - $14.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $20.65 and takes 6h 19m. There are no good options to fly between Panadura to Anuradhapura.

Where does the Panadura to Anuradhapura bus arrive?

Panadura to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.

Can I drive from Panadura to Anuradhapura?

Yes, the driving distance between Panadura to Anuradhapura is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Panadura to Anuradhapura.

Where can I stay near Anuradhapura?

There are 419+ hotels available in Anuradhapura. Prices start at $20.63 per night.
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