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How to get from Kandy (Central) to Anuradhapura (North Central)

Calculate route from Kandy (Central, Sri Lanka) to Anuradhapura (North Central, Sri Lanka).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Kandy and Anuradhapura is 116.1 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Kandy to Anuradhapura detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Kandy - Anuradhapura by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from Anuradhapura to Kandy :

116.1134.0 km2h29mn
  1. Continue onto S.W.R.D. Bandaranayaka Mawatha 0h1mn
    501 m
  2. Turn left onto Lamagaraya Road 0h0mn
    128 m
  3. Turn sharp right onto Colombo - Kandy Road 0h0mn
    15 m
  4. Keep left onto Thilak Ratnayake Mawatha 0h2mn
    1.7 km
  5. Continue onto Katugasthota Road 0h3mn
    2.6 km
  6. Turn right onto Madawala Road 0h0mn
    367 m
  7. Turn left onto Kandy-Matale-Jaffna Road 0h15mn
    13.8 km
  8. Turn left onto Kumbiyangoda Road 0h9mn
    5.2 km
  9. Turn left onto Baladhaksha Mawatha 0h1mn
    556 m
  10. Turn left onto King Street 0h1mn
    960 m
  11. Turn slight left onto Jaffna - Kandy Road 1h48mn
    46.6 km
  12. Keep right onto Jaffna - Kandy Road 0h0mn
    40 m
  13. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kandy - Jaffna Road 0h2mn
    1.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Jaffna - Kandy Road 0h20mn
    18.6 km
  15. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jaffna - Kandy Road 1h32mn
    29.1 km
  16. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Anuradhapura-Galkulama Road 0h5mn
    4.8 km
  17. Turn left onto Anuradhapura-Galkulama Road 0h3mn
    2.7 km
  18. Turn right onto New Kandy Road 0h4mn
    3.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Bandaranaike Mawatha 0h1mn
    689 m
  20. Turn left onto Kamkaru Mawatha 0h1mn
    874 m
  21. Turn right 0h0mn
    109 m
  22. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Kandy (North Central) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Kandy to biggest cities in Central


Other major cities in country :

  • Anuradhapura [30], 60,943 inhabitants. 116 km
  • Vavuniya [38], 60,176 inhabitants. 163 km
  • Kolonnawa [36], 58,076 inhabitants. 91 km
  • Hendala [36], 56,978 inhabitants. 89 km

Route from Anuradhapura to major cities (Sri Lanka).

  • Distance Anuradhapura Colombo
    166 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Mount Lavinia
    175 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
    174 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Galkissa
    176 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Moratuwa
    181 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Jaffna
    157 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Negombo
    138 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Pita Kotte
    168 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
    169 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Kandy
    116 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Trincomalee
    95 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Kalmunai
    186 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Galle
    254 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Point Pedro
    169 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Batticaloa
    156 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Katunayaka
    140 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Valvedditturai
    170 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Matara
    263 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Battaramulla South
    167 km
  • Distance Anuradhapura Dambulla
    57 km

Nearest cities to Kandy :

  • Colombo, 648,034 inhabitants. 95 km
  • Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, 219,827 inhabitants. 98 km
  • Mount Lavinia, 219,827 inhabitants. 98 km
  • Galkissa, 215,941 inhabitants. 99 km
  • Moratuwa, 185,031 inhabitants. 101 km
  • Jaffna, 169,102 inhabitants. 274 km
  • Negombo, 137,223 inhabitants. 88 km
  • Pita Kotte, 118,179 inhabitants. 92 km
  • Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 115,826 inhabitants. 92 km
  • Kandy, 111,701 inhabitants. 1 km
  • Trincomalee, 108,420 inhabitants. 157 km
  • Kalmunai, 100,171 inhabitants. 134 km
  • Galle, 93,118 inhabitants. 147 km
  • Point Pedro, 89,810 inhabitants. 285 km
  • Batticaloa, 86,742 inhabitants. 126 km
  • Katunayaka, 84,643 inhabitants. 83 km
  • Valvedditturai, 78,205 inhabitants. 286 km
  • Matara, 76,254 inhabitants. 150 km
  • Battaramulla South, 75,633 inhabitants. 90 km
  • Dambulla, 66,716 inhabitants. 64 km
  • Maharagama, 66,576 inhabitants. 92 km
  • Kotikawatta, 64,565 inhabitants. 89 km
  • Anuradhapura, 60,943 inhabitants. 116 km
  • Vavuniya, 60,176 inhabitants. 163 km
  • Kolonnawa, 58,076 inhabitants. 91 km
  • Hendala, 56,978 inhabitants. 89 km
  • Ratnapura, 47,832 inhabitants. 72 km
  • Badulla, 47,587 inhabitants. 58 km
  • Puttalam, 45,661 inhabitants. 121 km
  • Welisara, 41,306 inhabitants. 86 km
  • Kalutara, 38,000 inhabitants. 108 km
  • Bentota, 37,000 inhabitants. 119 km
  • Matale, 36,462 inhabitants. 20 km
  • Homagama, 34,664 inhabitants. 85 km
  • Beruwala, 34,250 inhabitants. 115 km
  • Panadura, 33,735 inhabitants. 103 km
  • Mulleriyawa, 33,540 inhabitants. 87 km
  • Kandana, 33,424 inhabitants. 86 km
  • Ja Ela, 32,175 inhabitants. 85 km
  • Wattala, 30,725 inhabitants. 89 km
  • Peliyagoda, 30,717 inhabitants. 90 km
  • Kelaniya, 28,846 inhabitants. 87 km
  • Kurunegala, 28,571 inhabitants. 37 km
  • Nuwara Eliya, 25,775 inhabitants. 39 km
  • Gampola, 24,730 inhabitants. 15 km
  • Chilaw, 24,712 inhabitants. 98 km
  • Eravur Town, 22,982 inhabitants. 120 km
  • Hanwella Ihala, 22,918 inhabitants. 74 km
  • Weligama, 22,179 inhabitants. 148 km
  • Vakarai, 21,000 inhabitants. 129 km

Location Kandy (Central) :

Country flag
Location Kandy
State Central
County
Country Sri Lanka
Country code / ISO 2 LK
Latitude 7.2895500
Longitude 80.6307200
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Asia/Colombo

Location Anuradhapura (North Central) :

Country flag
Location Anuradhapura
State North Central
County
Country Sri Lanka
Country code / ISO 2 LK
Latitude 8.3122300
Longitude 80.4130600
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Asia/Colombo

Find a hotel in Anuradhapura

Standard Double Room


Standard Double Room is located in Anuradhapura, 10 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. The property is set 13 km from Kuttam Pokuna, Twin Ponds. All units in the resort are fitted with a kettle. This hotel is located 6.76 from the city center Vakarai.

This 3.0 star property has 1 rooms. You can book a room from 96 USD.

Location :
Standard Double Room
Kurunegala Road, Srawasthipura, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
50000 Anuradhapura

Book a room from 96 USD

Hotel Alakamanda


Surrounded by lush greeneries, Hotel Alakamanda is located in the ancient capital of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its well-preserved ruins of the Sri Lankan civilisation. Free Wi-Fi is available. This hotel is located 0.58 from the city center Vakarai.

This 3.0 star property has 28 rooms. You can book a room from 80 USD.

Location :
Hotel Alakamanda
no 11/1 Nagasena Mawatha Anuradhapura
50000 Anuradhapura

Book a room from 80 USD

Pawana Garden


Situated in Anuradhapura, Pawana Garden provides free WiFi. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is 10 km from the hotel and Kuttam Pokuna, Twin Ponds is 11 km away. This hotel is located 3.19 from the city center Vakarai.

This 5.0 star property has 13 rooms. You can book a room from 10 USD.

Location :
Pawana Garden
Sramadana Mawatha, Nelumkulama Anuradhapura
50000 Anuradhapura

Book a room from 10 USD

Hotel White House


Placed in the heart of Mount Pleasant, White House Hotel features peaceful views of tropical greenery. Modern rooms are tastefully furnished with a flat-screen cable TV and free Wi-Fi access. This hotel is located 1.38 from the city center Vakarai.

This 4.0 star property has 25 rooms. You can book a room from 41.6 USD.

Location :
Hotel White House
525/37,Stage 2, Dahaiyagama Junction
50000 Anuradhapura

Book a room from 41.6 USD

Triple Room with Lake View


Boasting a hot tub, Triple Room with Lake View is set in Anuradhapura. The property is 6 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and 8 km from Kuttam Pokuna, Twin Ponds. This hotel is located 1.27 from the city center Vakarai.

This 3.0 star property has 1 rooms. You can book a room from 90 USD.

Location :
Triple Room with Lake View
522/31 Kumbichchankulama Lake Stage 2 Newbustation, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
52231 Anuradhapura

Book a room from 90 USD

SILVER CROWN NATURE RESORT


Featuring free WiFi, SILVER CROWN NATURE RESORT is located in Anuradhapura, within 6 km of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. Offering a garden, the property is located within 7 km of Kuttam Pokuna, Twin Ponds. The property features a 24-hour front desk. This hotel is located 1.81 from the city center Vakarai.

This 3.0 star property has 10 rooms. You can book a room from 28 USD.

Location :
SILVER CROWN NATURE RESORT
Pubudupura Road Near Malwathu Oya
50000 Anuradhapura

Book a room from 28 USD

Kubura Resort


Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi, Kubura Resort is situated in Anuradhapura, 4 km from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and 7 km from Kuttam Pokuna, Twin Ponds. This hotel is located 3.76 from the city center Vakarai.

This 4.0 star property has 8 rooms. You can book a room from 57.6 USD.

Location :
Kubura Resort
2nd Mile Post,Pothanegama Junction Anuradhapura Anuradhapura
50000 Anuradhapura

Book a room from 57.6 USD

Heritage Hotel


Heritage Hotel is located in the city centre of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers rooms with cable TV, an outdoor pool, 2 dining options and free parking. Free Wi-Fi access is available at all areas. This hotel is located 4.10 from the city center Vakarai.

This 4.0 star property has 42 rooms. You can book a room from 55 USD.

Location :
Heritage Hotel
Galwalla Road, Pothanegama
50000 Anuradhapura

Book a room from 55 USD

Rajarata Hotel


Rajarata Hotel welcomes guests with an outdoor swimming pool, barbeque facilities and an in-house restaurant. This modern accommodation is placed 2 km from Anuradhapura Railway Station and features stylish guestrooms. This hotel is located 2.11 from the city center Vakarai.

This 4.0 star property has 48 rooms. You can book a room from 59.5 USD.

Location :
Rajarata Hotel
Rowing Club Road
50000 Anuradhapura

Book a room from 59.5 USD

Miridiya Lake Resort


Miridiya Lake Resort is situated only 1.2 km from SLAF Anuradhapura Airport. The accommodation provides guests with comfortable guestrooms featuring a balcony. It also offers free WiFi access and an outdoor swimming pool. This hotel is located 2.19 from the city center Vakarai.

This 4.0 star property has 40 rooms. You can book a room from 65 USD.

Location :
Miridiya Lake Resort
Wasaladantha Mawatha - Anuradhapura
50000 Anuradhapura

Book a room from 65 USD