There are 4 ways to get from Gampola 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 Gampola to Polgahawela
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to AnuradhapuraMt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai / ...
3h 32mRs 3,725–7,184Taxi, bus
cheapest- Take the taxi from Gampola to Kurunegala
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura15-1-1 / ...
4h 9mRs 3,232–3,793Drive 151.9 km
- Drive from Gampola to Anuradhapura151.9 km
2h 49mRs 6,387–9,226Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gampola to Anuradhapura151.9 km
2h 49mRs 16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gampola to Anuradhapura is to taxi and bus which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3800 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Gampola to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
The distance between Gampola and Anuradhapura is 179 km. The road distance is 151.9 km.
The best way to get from Gampola to Anuradhapura without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 32m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Gampola to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Gampola to Anuradhapura is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Gampola to Anuradhapura.
There are 473+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.
What companies run services between Gampola, Central, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Gampola to Anuradhapura. However, you can take the taxi to Polgahawela then take the train to Anuradhapura. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala then take the bus to Anuradhapura.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,200
- 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 2,600–4,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–20,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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