Colombo to Anuradhapura Bus and Coach
Colombo to Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura to Colombo
Colombo to Anuradhapura Route Overview
Colombo to Anuradhapura 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 Colombo at 17:30h, arriving at Anuradhapura at 22:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 21:00h, arriving at 01:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Arrival station and country
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Travel Distance
126 mi
Average Trip Duration
06h 45min
Total Departures
5
Popular Operators
Avro Travels, Sri Lanka Bus Service
Lowest Price
£9
Transportation Options
Coach, Train, Minivan
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Traveling by coach from Colombo to Anuradhapura
The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Anuradhapura is 126 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 17:30 has a travel time of 04:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 09:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom and seat belts. 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 Anuradhapura earlier, there
are 5 overnight coaches from Colombo to Anuradhapura.
The overnight coaches depart between and 21:00 and arrive between 01:30 and 04:30
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Colombo to Anuradhapura route
There are 4 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 Colombo or Anuradhapura coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
 Colombo
You can see information about the departure station and stops Colombo here
 Anuradhapura
Click here to open location in google maps.Cheapest tickets
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: £9 (One-Way) or £18 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Colombo
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Colombo, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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