Compare all timetables for the bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Colombo to Anuradhapura from various bus operators like Prince Travels, Sri Lanka Transport Board or Muthu Travels for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Prince Travels | 9h 0m | 7:30 PM | Colombo | Ramakrishna Mission Hall | 4:30 AM | Anuradhapura | New Bus Station | Economy | $21 |
A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/5/2025 7:30:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Prince Travels | 8h 30m | 8:00 PM | Colombo | Ramakrishna Mission Hall | 4:30 AM | Anuradhapura | New Bus Station | Economy | $21 |
A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Sri Lanka Transport Board | 4h 30m | 5:30 PM | Colombo | Bastian Mawatha Bus Station | 10:00 PM | Anuradhapura | New Bus Station | First Class | $14 |
A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/6/2025 5:30:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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| Muthu Travels | 8h 0m | 7:55 PM | Colombo | Ramakrishna Mission Hall | 3:55 AM | Anuradhapura | New Bus Station | Economy | $18 |
A Bus from Muthu Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/6/2025 7:55:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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| Prince Travels | 9h 0m | 7:30 PM | Colombo | Ramakrishna Mission Hall | 4:30 AM | Anuradhapura | New Bus Station | Economy | $21 |
A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Prince Travels | 8h 30m | 8:00 PM | Colombo | Ramakrishna Mission Hall | 4:30 AM | Anuradhapura | New Bus Station | Economy | $21 |
A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Sri Lanka Transport Board | 4h 30m | 5:30 PM | Colombo | Bastian Mawatha Bus Station | 10:00 PM | Anuradhapura | New Bus Station | First Class | $13 |
A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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| Muthu Travels | 8h 0m | 7:55 PM | Colombo | Ramakrishna Mission Hall | 3:55 AM | Anuradhapura | New Bus Station | Economy | $18 |
A Bus from Muthu Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/7/2025 7:55:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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| Prince Travels | 9h 0m | 7:30 PM | Colombo | Ramakrishna Mission Hall | 4:30 AM | Anuradhapura | New Bus Station | Economy | $21 |
A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Prince Travels | 8h 30m | 8:00 PM | Colombo | Ramakrishna Mission Hall | 4:30 AM | Anuradhapura | New Bus Station | Economy | $21 |
A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Sri Lanka Transport Board | 4h 30m | 5:30 PM | Colombo | Bastian Mawatha Bus Station | 10:00 PM | Anuradhapura | New Bus Station | First Class | $14 |
A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 PM to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura is $5 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Colombo and Anuradhapura
Sunday
is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Colombo to Anuradhapura. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Colombo and Anuradhapura.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 8 buses from Colombo to Anuradhapura, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Colombo and Anuradhapura, with 4 offers.
Facts about the bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura
Compare all providers like Prince Travels, Sri Lanka Transport Board and Muthu Travels that travel 3 times every day by bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura in one click! Book your bus ticket from Colombo to Anuradhapura starting from $5!
| Cheapest Bus | $5 |
| Fastest Bus | 4h 30m |
| Earliest Bus | 7:30 PM |
| Latest Bus | 5:30 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 3 Ø |
| Distance | 103.0 miles |
| Bus Companies | Prince Travels, Sri Lanka Transport Board and Muthu Travels |
Cheapest bus connections from Colombo to Anuradhapura
Every day, 3 buses from 3 bus companies leave Colombo for Anuradhapura: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
11/30
Monday
12/01
Tuesday
12/02
Wednesday
12/03
Thursday
12/04
Friday
12/05
$21
Saturday
12/06
$14
Sunday
12/07
$13
Monday
12/08
$14
Tuesday
12/09
Wednesday
12/10
Thursday
12/11
Friday
12/12
$13
Saturday
12/13
Sunday
12/14
$13
Monday
12/15
Tuesday
12/16
$5
Wednesday
12/17
Thursday
12/18
Friday
12/19
Saturday
12/20
$19
Sunday
12/21
Monday
12/22
Tuesday
12/23
Wednesday
12/24
$18
Thursday
12/25
$19
Friday
12/26
$18
Saturday
12/27
The cheapest time to travel from Colombo to Anuradhapura
With a price starting from $5, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.
Afternoon
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Colombo to Anuradhapura, with $13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.
How to save money travelling from Colombo to Anuradhapura
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Colombo to Anuradhapura in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Colombo to Anuradhapura are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Colombo to Anuradhapura
These are the most booked bus companies between Colombo to Anuradhapura from our users.
Sri Lanka Transport Board from Colombo to Anuradhapura
Here you will find the key facts about the Sri Lanka Transport Board bus route Colombo to Anuradhapura:
| Cheapest Price | $13 |
| Fastest Bus | 4h 30m |
| Earliest Bus | 5:30 PM |
| Last Bus | 5:30 PM |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 12/4/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Colombo and Anuradhapura
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Colombo and Anuradhapura.
Compare the bus with other modes of transport
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Service and Comfort on the bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura
Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Colombo to Anuradhapura? Or which bus companies serve the route Colombo to Anuradhapura? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Colombo to Anuradhapura bus
How much does a Colombo Anuradhapura bus trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 4h 30m to reach Anuradhapura. Compare offers to save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Colombo to Anuradhapura?
This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $21. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Anuradhapura.
On average, how many connections are available from Colombo to Anuradhapura each day?
Every day, the Colombo to Anuradhapura bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.
How long does a bus journey from Colombo to Anuradhapura take?
The fastest bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura is offered by Sri Lanka Transport Board and takes 4h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $14. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura?
The earliest bus arriving in Anuradhapura from Colombo starts at 7:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura?
The latest bus trip departing from Colombo for Anuradhapura starts at 5:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies operate the Colombo Anuradhapura route?
When traveling by bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura, passengers can travel with Prince Travels, Sri Lanka Transport Board and Muthu Travels. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.
Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Anuradhapura?
You can check all the direct connections between Colombo and Anuradhapura by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Prince Travels, Sri Lanka Transport Board and Muthu Travels.
What can I take with me on the Colombo to Anuradhapura bus route?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Colombo Anuradhapura bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Colombo Anuradhapura bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Colombo to Anuradhapura
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
First Class
Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.
More bus routes to Colombo and to Anuradhapura
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Colombo and to Anuradhapura. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
Popular Airport Shuttles to Colombo and to Anuradhapura
