Matara to Anuradhapura

Matara to Anuradhapura

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Matara to Anuradhapura Schedule

Matara to Anuradhapura Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Van 6pax Any time$ 97.90
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 05:56 - 09:28$ 14.30
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 06:05 - 08:43$ 13.56
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 11:50 - 15:29$ 18.42

Transportation from Matara to Anuradhapura

Facts about the transport from Matara to Anuradhapura

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport5h 10m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure6:05 AM
Departures per day20
Distance347 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Matara to Anuradhapura

When you want to get from Matara to Anuradhapura, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+taxi+Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 237.91. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 24.44.

How far is Matara from Anuradhapura?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Matara to Anuradhapura. Your trip will be a total of 216 miles (347 km). The flying distance is 166 miles (267 km).

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

The travel time from Matara to Anuradhapura can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 6 to 8 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Matara to Anuradhapura?

The cost of the trip from Matara to Anuradhapura varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 24.44 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+taxi+Train - a one-way Bus+taxi+Train ticket can cost as much as USD 237.91.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Matara to Anuradhapura:

  • Bus+Train price: USD 12.45 - USD 32.16. From Matara to Anuradhapura starting from 05:56 Matara until 05:56 Matara
  • Train price: USD 24.90 - USD 43.58. From Matara to Anuradhapura starting from 05:56 Matara until 06:05 Matara
  • taxi+Train price: USD 112.05 - USD 127.61. From Matara to Anuradhapura starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 158.74 - USD 225.14. From Matara to Anuradhapura starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • Bus+taxi+Train price: USD 237.59. From Matara to Anuradhapura starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 158.74 to USD 218.92.

How many trips per day are there between Matara and Anuradhapura?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 8 by taxi+Train from Matara to Anuradhapura starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • 8 by Train from Matara to Anuradhapura starting from 05:56 Matara until 06:05 Matara
  • 4 by Bus+taxi+Train from Matara to Anuradhapura starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • 2 by Bus+taxi from Matara to Anuradhapura starting from 00:00 Matara until 00:00 Matara
  • 2 by Bus+Train from Matara to Anuradhapura starting from 05:56 Matara until 05:56 Matara

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Matara to Anuradhapura. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 158.74.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Matara to Anuradhapura

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Matara to Anuradhapura? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 46% chosen Bus+Train
  • 43% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 7% chosen taxi+Train
  • 2% chosen Bus+taxi+Train
  • 2% chosen Train