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Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka → Pettah, Sri Lanka

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Anuradhapura to Pettah

Composite routes from Anuradhapura to Pettah

Cheapest
3 h 27 min
Car
197 km.
from $10

Transport providers

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

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
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 Pettah?

The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura to Pettah is to train which costs $1.09 - $3.59 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura to Pettah is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $27.17 - $41.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Anuradhapura and Pettah?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Anuradhapura and Pettah?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Anuradhapura to Pettah?

The distance between Anuradhapura and Pettah is 206 km. The road distance is 209.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Pettah without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $1.09 - $3.59 .

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

The train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Anuradhapura to Pettah bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Anuradhapura to Pettah train from?

Anuradhapura to Pettah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.

Train or bus from Anuradhapura to Pettah?

The best way to get from Anuradhapura to Pettah is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $1.09 - $3.59 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.85 - $3.26 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Anuradhapura to Pettah bus arrive?

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

Where does the Anuradhapura to Pettah train arrive?

Anuradhapura to Pettah train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.

Can I drive from Anuradhapura to Pettah?

Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura to Pettah is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Anuradhapura to Pettah.

Where can I stay near Pettah?

There are 1082+ hotels available in Pettah. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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