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Colombo to Anuradhapura Bus

Q: What is the distance between Colombo and Anuradhapura?

The distance between these two places is a total of 126 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Colombo and Anuradhapura?

The average travel time between the stations is 06:45 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Colombo to Anuradhapura?

The ticket prices begin from $12.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Colombo to Anuradhapura?

The average number of daily departures is 5. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Colombo to Anuradhapura?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Colombo to Anuradhapura?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Colombo to Anuradhapura Route Summary

Colombo to Anuradhapura bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Colombo bus station at 17:30h, arriving at Anuradhapura bus station at 22:00h the same day. While 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 $12

Transportation Options Bus, Train, Minivan

Getting from Colombo and Anuradhapura by bus

The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Anuradhapura is 126 mi. The fastest bus 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: toilet and seat belts. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Anuradhapura earlier, there are 5 night buses from Colombo to Anuradhapura. The overnight buses 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 is a total of 4 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Avro Travels

Sri Lanka Bus Service

Prince Travels

Muthu Travels

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Colombo or Anuradhapura bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Colombo

You can see information about the departure station and stops Colombo here

Anuradhapura

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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $12 (One-Way) or $24 (Return).

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