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All about buses to Anuradhapura

Are you looking for a cheap coach to Anuradhapura? Compare all 4 coach companies to Anuradhapura and find out departure and arrival times, all 2 coach stations in Anuradhapura, travel times and of course the best prices for the 12 daily buses to Anuradhapura.

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Country	Sri Lanka
Bus connections	12
bus stations	2
cheapest ride	£11
Most popular coach operators

Cheap bus tickets to Anuradhapura

Avro Travels & Tours

4h 30m

0

21:00

Colombo
Ramakrishna Mission Hall

01:30

Anuradhapura
Colombo Bus Station

0

First Class

£11

A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/08/2026 21:00:00 to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/08/2026 01:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Avro Travels & Tours

4h 30m

0

08:00

Colombo
Town Hall Bus Stop

12:30

Anuradhapura
Colombo Bus Station

0

First Class

£12

A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Town Hall Bus Stop, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/08/2026 08:00:00 to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/08/2026 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Muthu Travels

8h 0m

0

19:55

Colombo
Ramakrishna Mission Hall

03:55

Anuradhapura
New Bus Station

0

Economy

£13

A Bus from Muthu Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/08/2026 19:55:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/08/2026 03:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Sri Lanka Transport Board

4h 30m

0

17:30

Colombo
Bastian Mawatha Bus Station

22:00

Anuradhapura
New Bus Station

0

First Class

£15

A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/08/2026 17:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/08/2026 22:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Prince Travels

9h 0m

0

19:30

Colombo
Ramakrishna Mission Hall

04:30

Anuradhapura
New Bus Station

0

Economy

£16

A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/08/2026 19:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/08/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Sri Lanka Transport Board

4h 30m

0

17:30

Colombo
Bastian Mawatha Bus Station

22:00

Anuradhapura
New Bus Station

0

First Class

£17

A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/08/2026 17:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/08/2026 22:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheap train tickets to Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka Railway

4h 5m

0

20:00

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

00:05

Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Train Station

0

Business

from £3

A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 04/08/2026 20:00:00 to Anuradhapura Train Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 05/08/2026 00:05:00. 50 Business ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Sri Lanka Railway

4h 5m

0

20:00

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

00:05

Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Train Station

0

First Class

from £6

A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/08/2026 20:00:00 to Anuradhapura Train Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/08/2026 00:05:00. 50 First Class ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Sri Lanka Railway

4h 2m

0

15:50

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

19:52

Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Train Station

0

First Class

from £7

A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/08/2026 15:50:00 to Anuradhapura Train Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/08/2026 19:52:00. 50 First Class ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 2m

Cheap Carpooling to Anuradhapura

Travel Lanka

4h 30m

0

22:30

Colombo
Central Bus Station

03:00

Anuradhapura
SOS Bus Station

0

Economy

from £80

A Car from Travel Lanka goes from Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/08/2026 22:30:00 to SOS Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/08/2026 03:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Real Lanka Holidays

3h 35m

0

05:00

Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport

08:35

Anuradhapura
SOS Bus Station

0

Premium Economy

from £102

A Car from Real Lanka Holidays goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 03/08/2026 05:00:00 to SOS Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/08/2026 08:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Magical Sri Lanka

3h 0m

0

05:00

Kandy
Lake Round Coach Stop

08:00

Anuradhapura
SOS Bus Station

0

Premium Economy

from £118

A Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Lake Round Coach Stop, Kandy (Sri Lanka) at 03/08/2026 05:00:00 to SOS Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/08/2026 08:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Lanka Holidays

4h 0m

0

05:30

Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport

09:30

Anuradhapura
SOS Bus Station

0

Premium Economy

from £118

A Car from Lanka Holidays goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 03/08/2026 05:30:00 to SOS Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/08/2026 09:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

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

Your route is not there? In the search bar, we have already filled Anuradhapura as your destination. You just have to enter your place of departure. However, if you want to take the bus from Anuradhapura, just click on the arrows to change the direction.

We have already set a default travel date. Generally, most people book 3-7 days in advance. If you want to check a specific date, simply select the corresponding day on the calendar to update your search.

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By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transport, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Anuradhapura.

All bus stops in Anuradhapura

SOS Bus Station

D S Senanayake Mawatha

Anuradhapura Train Station

Colombo Bus Station

Dhamapala Mawatha

New Bus Station

Maithripala Senanayake Mawatha

FAQs about the bus route to Anuradhapura

Is there a direct coach to Anuradhapura?

Whether there is a direct coach route to Anuradhapura depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach 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 coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment does the coach to Anuradhapura have?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Extra space, are often free of charge. Some coach 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 coach to Anuradhapura on your planned travel date.

Which coach stops are there in Anuradhapura?

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

Which coach companies go to Anuradhapura?

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

How can I find the best coach deals to Anuradhapura?

Find the best ticket deals to Anuradhapura easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.

How much could I save by comparing coaches 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.

Why does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals to Anuradhapura?

CheckMyBus connects directly to multiple real-time interfaces (APIs) to retrieve first-hand prices and schedules for 12 daily connections from 4 different operators, including real-time seat availability for bus trips to Anuradhapura. With validated and constantly updated information from reliable sources, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that suits you best.

How does the CheckMyBus technology work for trips to Anuradhapura?

Matching 4 operators arriving at 2 stations in Anuradhapura, resulting in 12 daily connections, requires advanced technology. CheckMyBus retrieves real-time data from booking partners and operators through direct API connections. All information is processed within our infrastructure and provided to you in real time - within milliseconds.

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The most searched bus routes to Anuradhapura

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Anuradhapura. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!