Getting from Colombo to Anuradhapura

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Anuradhapura to Colombo

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	Distance 165 km (103.1 miles)
	Price range US$ 16-US$ 210
	Ride Duration Range 3h 35m-9h
	Earliest Departure 18:30
	Latest Departure 23:30
	Most Popular Operator Prince Travels

Taking a bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura

Fastest bus: 4h 30m

Cheapest bus: US$ 16

The fastest: 4h 30m

The cheapest: US$ 16

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Charger

Reclining Seats

The fastest: 4h

The cheapest: US$ 18

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Reclining Seats

The fastest: 3h 35m

The cheapest: US$ 137

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 3h 35m

The cheapest: US$ 108

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Wifi

Food

English Speaking Staff

Charger

A beautiful view from within central Anuradhapura

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 car,minivan,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 car

Starting Price: US$ 108
855 departures a day, or 5985 departures a week

There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy, Standard 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 minivan

Starting Price: US$ 137
446 departures a day, or 3122 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 bus

Starting Price: US$ 16
26 departures a day, or 182 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

Starting Price: US$ 18
16 departures a day, or 112 departures a week

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.