Anuradhapura to Colombo Bus and Coach
Anuradhapura to Colombo
Colombo to Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura to Colombo Route Overview
Anuradhapura to Colombo bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 5 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Anuradhapura at 21:00h, arriving at Colombo at 02:15h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 23:55h, arriving at 07:55h the following day.
Departure station and country
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Travel Distance
126 mi
Average Trip Duration
06h 37min
Total Departures
5
Popular Operators
Sri Lanka Bus Service, Prince Travels
Lowest Price
£13
Transportation Options
Coach, Train, Minivan
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Traveling by coach from Anuradhapura to Colombo
The shortest travel distance between Anuradhapura and Colombo is 126 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 21:00 has a travel time of 05:15h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:00h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Colombo earlier, there
are 5 overnight coaches from Anuradhapura to Colombo.
The overnight coaches depart between and 23:55 and arrive between 02:15 and 07:55
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Anuradhapura to Colombo route
There are 3 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Anuradhapura or Colombo coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
 Anuradhapura
Click here to open location in google maps. Colombo
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Colombo here
Cheapest tickets
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: £13 (One-Way) or £26 (Return).
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