Anuradhapura to Colombo AC bus timetable
Upcoming timetable and online seat booking for buses from Anuradhapura to Colombo. Fares shown are CeyBus online prices.
Anuradhapura to Colombo AC buses on CeyBus drop in Colombo at the Bastian Mawatha private bus stand in Pettah when that stand is stored on the route. The timetable lists each scheduled departure with the operator, bus type, and the CeyBus online fare in LKR. Online fares are not counter fares.
Route numbers on this corridor: 4, 15/1, 15/1/1 and 57.
In Colombo, these buses use the Bastian Mawatha private bus stand, Pettah.
Travelers also search this corridor as Anuradhapura to Colombo (Kolamba, Kozhumbu) bus time table, ticket price, and online booking. This page stays up for the Anuradhapura to Colombo corridor even when today's scheduled coaches are fully booked.
| Route corridor | Recorded duration | Online fare from | Primary boarding terminal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anuradhapura to Colombo | 4 h 30 min | Rs. 1,830.00 | Anuradhapura Old Bus stand |
- Travel time
- 4 h 30 min
- Fares from
- LKR 1,830
Anuradhapura to Colombo bus timetable
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Bus type | Online fare (LKR) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 08:15 | 13:00 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,080 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 08:50 | 14:00 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,080 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 09:20 | 13:30 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 1,830 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 10:05 | 15:00 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,080 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 12:40 | 17:00 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,010 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 13:00 | 17:15 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 1,830 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 15:00 | 19:15 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,010 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 18:15 | 22:30 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,080 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 19:30 | 23:45 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,010 | |
| Fri, Nov 13 02:45 | 06:45 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,010 | |
| Fri, Nov 13 04:00 | 07:30 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 1,830 | |
| Fri, Nov 13 04:40 | 08:30 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 1,830 | |
| Fri, Nov 13 04:40 | 08:30 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,010 | |
| Fri, Nov 13 05:20 | 09:30 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 1,870 | |
| Fri, Nov 13 06:10 | 11:00 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,010 | |
| Fri, Nov 13 06:10 | 09:50 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 1,830 | |
| Fri, Nov 13 08:15 | 13:00 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,080 | |
| Fri, Nov 13 08:50 | 14:00 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,080 |
Fares are the CeyBus online price for that seat. They are not counter fares.
Boarding and drop-off points
Boarding points in Anuradhapura
- Anuradhapura Old Bus stand
Drop-off points in Colombo
- Colombo
Stops on this route
Route 4
- Anuradhapura New Bus stand
- Dahaiyagama Junction
- Pethanegama Junction
- Pandulagama
- Nochchiyagama
- Wilpattu Junction
- Kala Oya
- Saliyawewa
- Karuwalagaswewa
- Puttalam
- Palavi Junction
- Madurankuli
- Kiriyankalli
- Arachchikattuwa
- Bangadeniya
- Chilaw
- Mahawewa
- Madampe
- Marawila
- Wennappuwa
- Thoppuwa Junction
- Kochchikade
- Periyamulla
- Negombo
- Katunayake (Expressway)
- Armour Street
Route 15/1
- Anuradhapura New bus stand
- Dahaiyagama Junction
- Pethanegama Junction
- Srawasthipura
- Talawa
- Eppawala
- Endagala
- Kekirawa
- Madatugama
- Dambulla
- Galewela
- Melsiripura
- Ibbagamuwa
- Kurunegala (Central Expressway)
- Mirigama
- Pasyala
- Nittambuwa
- Thihariya
- Yakkala
- Miriswatta Junction
- Belummahara
- Kadawatha
Route 15/1/1
- Yapane handiya
- Mathale Junction
- Nachchaduwa Junction
- Galkulama
- Thirappane
- Maradankadawala
- Kekirawa
- Madatugama
- Dambulla
- Galewela
- Melsiripura
- Ibbagamuwa
- Kurunegala (Central Expressway)
- Mirigama
- Pasyala
- Nittambuwa
- Thihariya
- Yakkala
- Miriswatta Junction
- Belummahara
- Kadawatha
Route 57
- Anuradhapura New bus stand
- Dahaiyagama Junction
- Pethanegama Junction
- Srawasthipura
- Talawa
- Tambuttegama
- Galgamuwa
- Ambanpola
- Daladagama
- Padeniya
- Wariyapola
- Kurunegala (Central Expressway)
- Mirigama
- Pasyala
- Nittambuwa
- Thihariya
- Yakkala
- Miriswatta Junction
- Belummahara
- Kadawatha
Frequently asked questions
How long does the bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo take?
Journey time depends on the coach. Each row in the timetable shows that trip's departure and arrival in Sri Lanka time. The gap between those times is the scheduled journey.
Where do buses from Anuradhapura to Colombo depart and arrive?
Scheduled boarding points include Anuradhapura Old Bus stand. Dropping points on file include Colombo. Confirm the stand on the trip you book. In Colombo, these buses use the Bastian Mawatha private bus stand, Pettah.
What is the difference between an AC bus and a normal bus?
Each departure shows the bus type stored for that coach: Normal, Semi-Luxury, Luxury, or Super Luxury. On CeyBus, Luxury is the air-conditioned class. Normal is non-AC. Super Luxury is a separate higher class.
How much does a bus ticket from Anuradhapura to Colombo cost?
CeyBus online fares from Anuradhapura to Colombo currently start at LKR 1,830. That is the online seat price, not a counter fare. It varies by departure and bus type.
What time is the next bus from Anuradhapura to Colombo?
The next scheduled departure currently listed leaves at 08:15 Sri Lanka time. Later rows in the timetable show the departures after that.
How do I book a bus ticket from Anuradhapura to Colombo online?
Open the timetable on this page or search Anuradhapura to Colombo on CeyBus.lk, pick a departure, choose your seat, and pay online by card.
How do refunds work on a Anuradhapura to Colombo ticket?
Passengers can self-cancel online up to 6 hours before departure. Between 6 and 2 hours, contact Customer Support. There is no refund within 2 hours of departure. Refund rules