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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya

Composite routes from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya

Cheapest
5 h 6 min
Car
300 km.
from $16
Other
4 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
225 km.
from $423.04
9 h 1 min
Train, Bus
224 km.
from $5.61
9 h 6 min
224 km.
from $85.22
5 h 55 min
Train, Plane
225 km.
from $469.29
11 h
224 km.
from $6.20

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$317.59–$698.70
Plane from Kandy to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.48–$495.44

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Anuradhapura to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.27–$4.19
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.94–$8.42
Train from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.76–$2.29

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.64–$1.21
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Embilipitiya
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.92
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.16–$3.81

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya is to train and bus which costs $2.50 - $6.52 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 4h 46m and costs $293.48 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Anuradhapura and Embilipitiya?

No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Embilipitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya?

The distance between Anuradhapura and Embilipitiya is 340 km. The road distance is 311.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 1m and costs $2.50 - $6.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya bus from?

Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.

Train or bus from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya?

The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3.26 - $5.98 and takes 11h.

Where does the Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya bus arrive?

Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya?

Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya is 312 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Anuradhapura to Embilipitiya.

Where can I stay near Embilipitiya?

There are 301+ hotels available in Embilipitiya. Prices start at $15.66 per night.
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