Colombo to Anuradhapura Bus
Colombo to Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura to Colombo
Colombo to Anuradhapura Route Summary
Colombo to Anuradhapura bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 12 daily bus departures available, including 10 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Colombo bus station at 08:00h, arriving at Anuradhapura bus station at 12:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 02:30h the same 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
12
Popular Operators
Avro Travels, Prince Travels
Lowest Price
$15
Transportation Options
Bus, Train
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Colombo to Anuradhapura:
08:00
Colombo
4h 30min
DIRECT
12:30
Anuradhapura
from
14.99
HRK
Best offer on 18. Jul
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19:30
Colombo
9h 0min
DIRECT
04:30
Anuradhapura
from
19.5674
HRK
Best offer on 18. Jul
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19:55
Colombo
8h 0min
DIRECT
03:55
Anuradhapura
from
16.206
HRK
Best offer on 22. Apr
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20:00
Colombo
8h 30min
DIRECT
04:30
Anuradhapura
from
19.5674
HRK
Best offer on 18. Jul
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21:00
Colombo
4h 30min
DIRECT
01:30
Anuradhapura
from
14.99
HRK
Best offer on 18. Jul
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Getting from Colombo and Anuradhapura by bus
The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Anuradhapura is 126 mi. The fastest bus which departs at has a travel time of 04:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 09:00h. 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 10 night buses from Colombo to Anuradhapura.
The overnight buses depart between 19:30 and 22:00 and arrive at
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Anuradhapura:
19:30
Colombo
9h 0min
DIRECT
04:30
Anuradhapura
from
19.5674
HRK
Best offer on 18. Jul
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19:55
Colombo
8h 0min
DIRECT
03:55
Anuradhapura
from
16.206
HRK
Best offer on 22. Apr
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20:00
Colombo
8h 30min
DIRECT
04:30
Anuradhapura
from
19.5674
HRK
Best offer on 18. Jul
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21:00
Colombo
4h 30min
DIRECT
01:30
Anuradhapura
from
14.99
HRK
Best offer on 18. Jul
pick a date
22:00
Colombo
4h 30min
DIRECT
02:30
Anuradhapura
from
14.99
HRK
Best offer on 18. Jul
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Bus companies operating the Colombo to Anuradhapura route
There is a total of 3 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.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
Click here to open location in google maps.Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $15 (One-Way) or $30 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Colombo
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