Colombo to Anuradhapura AC bus timetable
Upcoming timetable and online seat booking for buses from Colombo to Anuradhapura. Fares shown are CeyBus online prices.
Colombo to Anuradhapura AC buses on CeyBus board at the Bastian Mawatha private bus stand in Pettah. 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.
At least one upcoming Colombo to Anuradhapura departure leaves at night (18:00–04:59, Sri Lanka time). Use the time on that row.
In Colombo, these buses use the Bastian Mawatha private bus stand, Pettah.
Travelers also search this corridor as Colombo (Kolamba, Kozhumbu) to Anuradhapura bus time table, ticket price, and online booking. This page stays up for the Colombo to Anuradhapura corridor even when today's scheduled coaches are fully booked.
| Route corridor | Recorded duration | Online fare from | Primary boarding terminal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo to Anuradhapura | 4 h 30 min | Rs. 1,830.00 | Pettah Bus stand (Bastian MW) |
- Travel time
- 4 h 30 min
- Fares from
- LKR 1,830
Colombo to Anuradhapura bus timetable
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Bus type | Online fare (LKR) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 08:00 | 12:30 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,080 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 09:00 | 14:00 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,010 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 10:50 | 15:30 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,010 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 11:00 | 15:30 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 1,870 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 13:30 | 18:00 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,010 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 13:50 | 17:15 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 1,830 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 15:40 | 20:00 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 1,830 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 15:40 | 20:00 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,080 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 16:00 | 20:30 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 1,830 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 16:30 | 21:15 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,080 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 16:30 | 21:00 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 1,830 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 17:00 | 22:15 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,080 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 19:10 | 23:15 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 1,830 | |
| Thu, Nov 12 20:20 | 00:45 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,010 | |
| Fri, Nov 13 01:50 | 06:30 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,010 | |
| Fri, Nov 13 06:00 | 10:30 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,010 | |
| Fri, Nov 13 08:00 | 12:30 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,080 | |
| Fri, Nov 13 09:00 | 14:00 | DS Gunasekara PTS(PVT)LTD | Super Luxury | LKR 2,010 |
Fares are the CeyBus online price for that seat. They are not counter fares.
Boarding and drop-off points
Boarding points in Colombo
- Pettah Bus stand (Bastian MW)
Drop-off points in Anuradhapura
- Anuradhapura
Stops on this route
Route 4
- Technical Junction
- Panchikawatte
- Orugodawatte
- Katunayake 18 Mile Post
- Negombo In Front of General Hospital
- Periyamulla In Front of Arasi Leaf Restaurant
- Kochchikade
- Thoppuwa junction
- Wennappuwa
- Marawila
- Madampe
- Mahawewa
- Chilaw
- Bangadeniya
- Arachchikattuwa
- Kiriyankalli
- Madurankuli
- Palavi junction
- Puttalam
- Karuwalagaswewa
- Saliyawewa
- Kala Oya
- Wilpattu Junction
- Nochchiyagama
Route 15/1
- Technical Junction
- Panchikawatte
- Orugodawatte
- Kadawatha Highway Entrance
- Belummahara
- Miriswatta junction
- Yakkala
- Thihariya
- Nittambuwa
- Pasyala
- Mirigama (Central Expressway)
- Kurunegala
- Ibbagamuwa
- Melsiripura
- Galewela
- Dambulla
- Madatugama
- Kekirawa
- Endagala
- Eppawala
- Talawa
Route 15/1/1
- Technical Junction
- Panchikawatte
- Orugodawatte
- Kadawatha Highway Entrance
- Belummahara
- Miriswatta junction
- Yakkala
- Thihariya
- Nittambuwa
- Pasyala
- Mirigama (Central Expressway)
- Kurunegala
- Ibbagamuwa
- Melsiripura
- Galewela
- Dambulla
- Madatugama
- Kekirawa
- Maradankadawala
- Thirappane
- Galkulama
- Nachchaduwa Junction
- Kewarakkulama
Route 57
- Technical Junction
- Panchikawatte
- Orugodawatte
- Kadawatha Highway Entrance
- Belummahara
- Miriswatta junction
- Yakkala
- Thihariya
- Nittambuwa
- Pasyala
- Mirigama (Central Expressway)
- Kurunegala
- Wariyapola
- Padeniya
- Daladagama
- Ambanpola
- Galgamuwa
- Tambuttegama
- Talawa
- Srawasthipura
Frequently asked questions
How long does the bus from Colombo to Anuradhapura 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 Colombo to Anuradhapura depart and arrive?
Scheduled boarding points include Pettah Bus stand (Bastian MW). Dropping points on file include Anuradhapura. 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 Colombo to Anuradhapura cost?
CeyBus online fares from Colombo to Anuradhapura 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 Colombo to Anuradhapura?
The next scheduled departure currently listed leaves at 08:00 Sri Lanka time. Later rows in the timetable show the departures after that.
How do I book a bus ticket from Colombo to Anuradhapura online?
Open the timetable on this page or search Colombo to Anuradhapura on CeyBus.lk, pick a departure, choose your seat, and pay online by card.
How do refunds work on a Colombo to Anuradhapura 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