Bus to Anuradhapura

All about buses to Anuradhapura

Are you looking for a cheap bus to Anuradhapura? Compare all 4 bus companies to Anuradhapura and find out departure and arrival times, all 2 bus stations in Anuradhapura, travel times and of course the best prices for the 8 daily buses to Anuradhapura.

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Country	Sri Lanka
Bus Routes	8
Bus Stations	2
Cheapest Trip	$15
Most popular Bus Companies

Cheap bus tickets to Anuradhapura

Avro Travels & Tours

4h 30m

0

9:00 PM

Colombo
Ramakrishna Mission Hall

1:30 AM

Anuradhapura
Colombo Bus Station

0

First Class

$15

A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 9/14/2026 9:00:00 PM to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Avro Travels & Tours

4h 30m

0

9:00 PM

Colombo
Ramakrishna Mission Hall

1:30 AM

Anuradhapura
Colombo Bus Station

0

First Class

$16

A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 9/14/2026 9:00:00 PM to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Muthu Travels

8h 0m

0

7:55 PM

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Frazer Avenue-Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

3:55 AM

Anuradhapura
New Bus Station

0

Economy

$18

A Bus from Muthu Travels goes from Frazer Avenue-Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia (Sri Lanka) at 9/14/2026 7:55:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/15/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Sri Lanka Transport Board

4h 30m

0

5:30 PM

Colombo
Bastian Mawatha Bus Station

10:00 PM

Anuradhapura
New Bus Station

0

First Class

$21

A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 9/14/2026 5:30:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Prince Travels

9h 0m

0

7:30 PM

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
Frazer Avenue-Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

4:30 AM

Anuradhapura
New Bus Station

0

Economy

$21

A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Frazer Avenue-Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia (Sri Lanka) at 9/14/2026 7:30:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/15/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Sri Lanka Transport Board

4h 30m

0

5:30 PM

Colombo
Bastian Mawatha Bus Station

10:00 PM

Anuradhapura
New Bus Station

0

First Class

$23

A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 9/14/2026 5:30:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheap train tickets to Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka Railway

4h 0m

0

6:40 AM

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

10:40 AM

Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Train Station

0

Business

from $5

A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 9/16/2026 6:40:00 AM to Anuradhapura Train Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/16/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Sri Lanka Railway

4h 5m

0

8:00 PM

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

12:05 AM

Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Train Station

0

First Class

from $8

A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 9/16/2026 8:00:00 PM to Anuradhapura Train Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/17/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Sri Lanka Railway

4h 2m

0

3:50 PM

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

7:52 PM

Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Train Station

0

First Class

from $9

A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 9/14/2026 3:50:00 PM to Anuradhapura Train Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/14/2026 7:52:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 2m
Sri Lanka Railway

3h 40m

0

5:45 AM

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

9:25 AM

Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Train Station

0

First Class

from $22

A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 9/18/2026 5:45:00 AM to Anuradhapura Train Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/18/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheap Carpooling to Anuradhapura

Real Lanka Holidays

4h 0m

0

11:00 AM

Negombo
Bus Stop

3:00 PM

Anuradhapura
SOS Bus Station

0

Economy

from $85

A Car from Real Lanka Holidays goes from Bus Stop, Negombo (Sri Lanka) at 9/14/2026 11:00:00 AM to SOS Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Travel Lanka

4h 30m

0

8:30 AM

Colombo
Central Bus Station

1:00 PM

Anuradhapura
SOS Bus Station

0

Economy

from $108

A Car from Travel Lanka goes from Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 9/14/2026 8:30:00 AM to SOS Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Lanka Holidays

4h 0m

0

8:00 PM

Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport

12:00 AM

Anuradhapura
SOS Bus Station

0

Premium Economy

from $158

A Car from Lanka Holidays goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 9/14/2026 8:00:00 PM to SOS Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/15/2026 12:00:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Magical Sri Lanka

3h 0m

0

11:00 AM

Kandy
Lake Round Bus Stop

2:00 PM

Anuradhapura
SOS Bus Station

0

Premium Economy

from $159

A Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Lake Round Bus Stop, Kandy (Sri Lanka) at 9/14/2026 11:00:00 AM to SOS Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 9/14/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

On this page, we also show you the cheapest bus tickets to Anuradhapura over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about intercity bus stops in Anuradhapura which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Anuradhapura.

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All bus stops in Anuradhapura

Colombo Bus Station

Dhamapala Mawatha

New Bus Station

Maithripala Senanayake Mawatha

SOS Bus Station

D S Senanayake Mawatha

Anuradhapura Train Station

FAQs about the bus route to Anuradhapura

Is there a direct bus to Anuradhapura?

Whether there is a direct bus route to Anuradhapura depends on which city you are traveling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out whether there is a direct bus connection to Anuradhapura. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.

What can I take with me on my bus ride to Anuradhapura?

Depending on which provider you travel to Anuradhapura with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment and amenities does the bus to Anuradhapura have?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most buses now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some bus providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Bulky luggage and Drinks. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the bus to Anuradhapura on your planned travel date.

Which bus stops are there in Anuradhapura?

There is a total of 2 bus stops in Anuradhapura. Most buses stop at Colombo Bus Station. Check out our map of Anuradhapura to find the bus stop that suits you best.

Which bus companies go to Anuradhapura?

There are 4 bus providers going to Anuradhapura: Avro Travels & Tours, Sri Lanka Transport Board, Muthu Travels and Prince Travels

How can I find the best bus-deals to Anuradhapura?

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How much could I save by comparing buses to Anuradhapura?

How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Anuradhapura. Usually, you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance. To find the cheapest offer to Anuradhapura, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.

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