There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapurabus
2h 56mRs 15,985–116,350Drive 167 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapuracar 167 km
3h 6mRs 7,492–10,822Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Anuradhapura167 km
3h 6mRs 14,000–18,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapurataxi 167 km
3h 6mRs 45,000–55,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura is to drive which costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura is to fly and bus which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 120000.
The distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Anuradhapura is 205 km. The road distance is 167 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura is 167 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura.
There are 555+ hotels available in Anuradhapura.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colombo Airport (CMB) and Anuradhapura. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Anuradhapura. However, you can fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), take the taxi to Dambulla, then take the bus to Anuradhapura. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Colombo-CMB to Anuradhapura on demand. Tickets cost Rs 14,000–18,000 and the journey takes 3h 6m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Colombo-CMB to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 45,000–55,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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