| Cheapest Transport | $6 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 5m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:00 ص |
| Latest Departure | 10:00 م |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 206 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Avro Travels, Ceylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours |
Travelling between Colombo and Anuradhapura is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 16.13 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.13.
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 5 hours to travel between Colombo and Anuradhapura depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Anuradhapura. Bus will bring you to your destination in 3h 5m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 4h 6m to reach Anuradhapura.
Travelling between Colombo and Anuradhapura can be as cheap as USD 16.13 if you opt for a Avro Travels bus and as expensive as USD 16.13 if you buy a Avro Travels Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Anuradhapura.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Avro Travels
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Ceylon Roots, Stef Lanka Tours
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route