Colombo to Anuradhapura Trip Overview
Distance 165 km (103.1 miles) | |
Price range US$ 5-US$ 205 | |
Ride Duration Range 3h 33m-9h | |
Earliest Departure 18:30 | |
Latest Departure 23:30 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura
Fastest bus: 4h 30m
Cheapest bus: US$ 17

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 train,car,bus,minivan.
The earliest departure leaves at 18:30 and has a duration of 4 hours.
The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 3 hours 33 minutes.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Colombo to Anuradhapura by train
- Starting Price: US$ 5
- 15 departures a day, or 105 departures a week
There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class, First 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.
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: SUV, Economy and Standard.
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
- 18 departures a day, or 126 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 minivan
- Starting Price: US$ 137
- 241 departures a day, or 1687 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.
Companies Operating from Colombo to Anuradhapura
Popular stations and stops in Colombo and Anuradhapura
Departure stations in Colombo
Arrival stations in Anuradhapura
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