Travelling between Matara and Anuradhapura is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 239.45 if you go by Bus+taxi+Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 24.60.
It can take you anywhere between 6 and 8 hours to travel between Matara and Anuradhapura depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Matara and Anuradhapura. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 5h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 12m to reach Anuradhapura.
Travelling between Matara and Anuradhapura can be as cheap as USD 24.60 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways train and as expensive as USD 239.45 if you buy a Ceylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railways Bus+taxi+Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Matara to Anuradhapura.
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Ceylon Roots
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route