There are 4 ways to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to AnuradhapuraColombo / ...
3h 54mRs 1,300–6,500Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura15-1-1 / ...
5h 45mRs 700–800Drive 193.6 km
- Drive from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura193.6 km
3h 23mRs 8,076–11,665Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
3h 17mRs 23,643–108,782
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 800 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura is to fly and bus which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 110000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Anuradhapura. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Anuradhapura. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Anuradhapura is 206 km. The road distance is 193.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 6500.
The train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 800 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Sri Lanka and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–6,500 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 700–800 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–6,500
- 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 2,700–6,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura
- 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 900–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,100
Bus from Dambulla to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–270
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 240–270
- Semi Lux
- Rs 260–370
- Super Lux
- Rs 500–650
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Anuradhapura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura.
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