There are 4 ways to get from Passikudah to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Kekirawatrain Batticaloa
3h 57mRs 5,972–10,258Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1
4h 40mRs 2,936–3,257Drive 169.8 km
- Drive from Passikudah to Anuradhapuracar 169.8 km
3hRs 7,140–10,313Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah to Anuradhapurataxi 169.8 km
3hRs 18,000–23,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3300 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah to Anuradhapura is to drive which takes 3h and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
The distance between Passikudah and Anuradhapura is 177 km. The road distance is 169.8 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Passikudah to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3300 and takes 4h 40m.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah to Anuradhapura is 170 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Passikudah to Anuradhapura.
There are 446+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.
What companies run services between Passikudah, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Valaichchenai to Kekirawa 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,200 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Passikudah to Anuradhapura via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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