There are 4 ways to get from Anuradhapura District to Colombo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
3h 53mRs 2,938–5,035Bus via Anuradhapura
cheapest- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 15-1-1 / ...
6h 4mRs 2,438–2,854Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Pettahbus
4h 16mDrive 205.1 km
- Drive from Anuradhapura District to Colombocar 205.1 km
3h 18mRs 9,249–13,359
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anuradhapura District to Colombo is to bus via Anuradhapura which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2900 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Anuradhapura District to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Anuradhapura District to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Anuradhapura District to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Anuradhapura District and Colombo is 220 km. The road distance is 205.1 km.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura District to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Anuradhapura District to Colombo, including transfers.
Anuradhapura District to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Anuradhapura District to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Anuradhapura District to Colombo is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Pettah twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–800
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 700–800
- Semi Lux
- Rs 850–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Anuradhapura District to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Anuradhapura District to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anuradhapura District to Colombo is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Anuradhapura District to Colombo.
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