Bus and Coach from Colombo to Anuradhapura: Compare all prices

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 Avro Travels & Tours, Sri Lanka Transport Board or Prince Travels for the next days.

today

£9

tomorrow

£9

Thursday

£9

Friday

£9

Saturday

£9

Sunday

£10

Monday

£9

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sri Lanka Transport Board	4h 30m	17:30	Colombo	Bastian Mawatha Bus Station	22:00	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	First Class	£9	A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/02/2026 17:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Avro Travels & Tours	4h 30m	21:00	Colombo	Ramakrishna Mission Hall	01:30	Anuradhapura	Colombo Bus Station	First Class	£11	A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/02/2026 21:00:00 to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/02/2026 01:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Avro Travels & Tours	4h 30m	22:00	Colombo	Town Hall Bus Stop	02:30	Anuradhapura	Colombo Bus Station	First Class	£13	A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Town Hall Bus Stop, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/02/2026 22:00:00 to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Prince Travels	9h 0m	19:30	Colombo	Ramakrishna Mission Hall	04:30	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/02/2026 19:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/02/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Prince Travels	8h 30m	20:00	Colombo	Ramakrishna Mission Hall	04:30	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 03/02/2026 20:00:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/02/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sri Lanka Transport Board	4h 30m	17:30	Colombo	Bastian Mawatha Bus Station	22:00	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	First Class	£9	A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 04/02/2026 17:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Avro Travels & Tours	4h 30m	21:00	Colombo	Ramakrishna Mission Hall	01:30	Anuradhapura	Colombo Bus Station	First Class	£11	A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 04/02/2026 21:00:00 to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 05/02/2026 01:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Avro Travels & Tours	4h 30m	08:00	Colombo	Town Hall Bus Stop	12:30	Anuradhapura	Colombo Bus Station	First Class	£13	A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Town Hall Bus Stop, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 04/02/2026 08:00:00 to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Prince Travels	9h 0m	19:30	Colombo	Ramakrishna Mission Hall	04:30	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 04/02/2026 19:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 05/02/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Prince Travels	8h 30m	20:00	Colombo	Ramakrishna Mission Hall	04:30	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 04/02/2026 20:00:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 05/02/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sri Lanka Transport Board	4h 30m	17:30	Colombo	Bastian Mawatha Bus Station	22:00	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	First Class	£9	A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 05/02/2026 17:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 05/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Avro Travels & Tours	4h 30m	08:00	Colombo	Town Hall Bus Stop	12:30	Anuradhapura	Colombo Bus Station	First Class	£13	A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Town Hall Bus Stop, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 05/02/2026 08:00:00 to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 05/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Avro Travels & Tours	4h 30m	22:00	Colombo	Town Hall Bus Stop	02:30	Anuradhapura	Colombo Bus Station	First Class	£13	A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Town Hall Bus Stop, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 05/02/2026 22:00:00 to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 06/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Prince Travels	9h 0m	19:30	Colombo	Ramakrishna Mission Hall	04:30	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 05/02/2026 19:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 06/02/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Prince Travels	8h 30m	20:00	Colombo	Ramakrishna Mission Hall	04:30	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 05/02/2026 20:00:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 06/02/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sri Lanka Transport Board	4h 30m	17:30	Colombo	Bastian Mawatha Bus Station	22:00	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	First Class	£9	A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 06/02/2026 17:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 06/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Avro Travels & Tours	4h 30m	08:00	Colombo	Central Bus Station	12:30	Anuradhapura	Colombo Bus Station	First Class	£11	A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 06/02/2026 08:00:00 to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 06/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Avro Travels & Tours	4h 30m	22:00	Colombo	Central Bus Station	02:30	Anuradhapura	Colombo Bus Station	First Class	£11	A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 06/02/2026 22:00:00 to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Prince Travels	9h 0m	19:30	Colombo	Ramakrishna Mission Hall	04:30	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 06/02/2026 19:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/02/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Prince Travels	8h 30m	20:00	Colombo	Ramakrishna Mission Hall	04:30	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 06/02/2026 20:00:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/02/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sri Lanka Transport Board	4h 30m	17:30	Colombo	Bastian Mawatha Bus Station	22:00	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	First Class	£9	A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 07/02/2026 17:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Avro Travels & Tours	4h 30m	08:00	Colombo	Central Bus Station	12:30	Anuradhapura	Colombo Bus Station	First Class	£11	A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 07/02/2026 08:00:00 to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/02/2026 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Avro Travels & Tours	4h 30m	22:00	Colombo	Central Bus Station	02:30	Anuradhapura	Colombo Bus Station	First Class	£11	A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 07/02/2026 22:00:00 to Colombo Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 08/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Prince Travels	9h 0m	19:30	Colombo	Ramakrishna Mission Hall	04:30	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 07/02/2026 19:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 08/02/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Prince Travels	8h 30m	20:00	Colombo	Ramakrishna Mission Hall	04:30	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from Prince Travels goes from Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 07/02/2026 20:00:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 08/02/2026 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Sri Lanka Transport Board	4h 30m	17:30	Colombo	Bastian Mawatha Bus Station	22:00	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station		First Class	£10	A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 08/02/2026 17:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 08/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Sri Lanka Transport Board	4h 30m	17:30	Colombo	Bastian Mawatha Bus Station	22:00	Anuradhapura	New Bus Station		First Class	£9	A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 09/02/2026 17:30:00 to New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) arriving at 09/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Colombo to Anuradhapura is £4 on 20/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Colombo and Anuradhapura

See here how frequent the connections between Colombo and Anuradhapura are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Colombo to Anuradhapura. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Colombo and Anuradhapura.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 24 coaches from Colombo to Anuradhapura, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Colombo and Anuradhapura, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Colombo to Anuradhapura

Compare all providers like Avro Travels & Tours, Sri Lanka Transport Board and Prince Travels that travel 6 times every day by bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura in one click! Book your bus ticket from Colombo to Anuradhapura starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus	£4
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Coach	17:30
Latest Coach	17:30
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	165.6 km
Coach Companies	Avro Travels & Tours, Sri Lanka Transport Board and Prince Travels

Cheapest coach connections from Colombo to Anuradhapura

Every day, 6 buses from 3 coach companies leave Colombo for Anuradhapura: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£13

Wednesday 04/02

£9

Thursday 05/02

£10

Friday 06/02

£9

Saturday 07/02

£10

Sunday 08/02

£10

Monday 09/02

£10

Tuesday 10/02

£16

Wednesday 11/02

£10

Thursday 12/02

£9

Friday 13/02

£9

Saturday 14/02

£10

Sunday 15/02

Monday 16/02

£10

Tuesday 17/02

Wednesday 18/02

£10

Thursday 19/02

£10

Friday 20/02

£4

Saturday 21/02

£10

Sunday 22/02

£16

Monday 23/02

Tuesday 24/02

£10

Wednesday 25/02

£14

Thursday 26/02

Friday 27/02

£10

Saturday 28/02

£9

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Colombo to Anuradhapura

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Colombo to Anuradhapura, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £4, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Colombo to Anuradhapura. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Colombo to Anuradhapura, with £9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £11.

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 coaches 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	£9
Fastest Coach	4h 30m
Earliest Coach	17:30
Last Coach	17:30
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	03/02/2026

Avro Travels & Tours from Colombo to Anuradhapura

Here you will find the key facts about the Avro Travels & Tours bus route Colombo to Anuradhapura:

Cheapest Price	£11
Fastest Coach	4h 30m
Earliest Coach	21:00
Last Coach	22:00
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	03/02/2026

All bus stations and stops in Colombo and Anuradhapura

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Colombo and Anuradhapura.

Pettah Gold Centre

Sea St 160

Town Hall Bus Stop

Ananda College Coach Stop

Independence Square

Welikada Prison Bus Stop

Anuradhapura Train Station

Police Roundabout Coach Stop

SOS Bus Station

D S Senanayake Mawatha

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Colombo to Anuradhapura? Compare all modes of transports from Colombo to Anuradhapura.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Colombo - Anuradhapura bus trip is available from £4 and takes 4h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Colombo to Anuradhapura?

The connection Colombo to Anuradhapura is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £16. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Colombo - Anuradhapura route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Colombo to Anuradhapura is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Anuradhapura from Colombo take?

The quickest coach from Colombo to Anuradhapura is provided by Sri Lanka Transport Board and takes 4h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £9. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura?

The earliest bus to Anuradhapura departs from Colombo at 17:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Colombo to Anuradhapura?

The latest bus to Anuradhapura departs from Colombo at 17:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Colombo - Anuradhapura route?

Passengers looking to travel from Colombo to Anuradhapura can travel with Avro Travels & Tours, Sri Lanka Transport Board and Prince Travels. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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: Avro Travels & Tours, Sri Lanka Transport Board and Prince Travels.

What can I take with me on the bus to Anuradhapura from Colombo?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Colombo Anuradhapura bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Colombo to Anuradhapura?

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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!