Distance
165 km (103.1 miles)
Price range
US$ 17-US$ 205
Ride Duration Range
3h 35m-9h
Earliest Departure
18:30
Latest Departure
23:30
Most Popular Operator

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Taking a bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura

Fastest bus: 4h 30m

Cheapest bus: US$ 17

The fastest: 4h 30m

The cheapest: US$ 17

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Charger

Reclining Seats

TV

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

Reclining Seats

The fastest: 3h 35m

The cheapest: US$ 109

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 3h 35m

The cheapest: US$ 109

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Wifi

Food

English Speaking Staff

Charger

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About the ride from Colombo to Anuradhapura

Colombo to Anuradhapura Route Information

The distance between Colombo and Anuradhapura is 103 miles, or approximately 165 kilometers.

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Anuradhapura, including minivan,car,bus,train.

The earliest departure leaves at 18:30 and has a duration of 4 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by car, which takes approximately 3 hours 35 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Colombo to Anuradhapura by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$ 109
  • 243 departures a day, or 1701 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Colombo to Anuradhapura by car

  • Starting Price: US$ 109
  • 457 departures a day, or 3199 departures a week

There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Economy and SUV.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

Colombo to Anuradhapura by bus

  • Starting Price: US$ 17
  • 29 departures a day, or 203 departures a week

There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Tourist, VIP 32 Seats and Luxury.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Colombo to Anuradhapura by train

    There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class, Second Class, Third Class Reserved Seats, Second Class Seat and Second Class Reserved Seats.

    Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

    Companies Operating from Colombo to Anuradhapura

    Average time

    4h

    Average price

    US$ 110 - US$ 205

    (354)

    Average time

    3h 35m - 6h

    Average price

    US$ 109

    (141)

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