Travel time from
Colombo to AnuradhapuraAverage Travel Times are
3h 42min - 5h 22minTravel Distance
251.42 kmTravel time route map
It takes an average travel time of 1h 23mins to travel from Colombo to Anuradhapura, given the average speed of 181km/h and the distance of 251.42 km (156 miles)
Travel time by transport mode
| Tranport | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Train | 210km (131 miles) | 3h 42mins |
| Drive | 212km (132 miles) | 3h 44mins |
| Flight | 248km (154 miles) | 3h 45mins |
| Drive | 214km (133 miles) | 3h 46mins |
| Bus | 221km (137 miles) | 5h 12mins |
| Flight | 389km (241 miles) | 5h 22mins |
Travel time by airplanes from Colombo to Anuradhapura
| Air Plane | Cruise Speed | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|
| A300 | 17mins | 16mins |
| A320 | 17mins | 16mins |
| A321 | 17mins | 16mins |
| A380 | 15mins | 14mins |
| Boeing 707 | 15mins | 14mins |
| Boeing 737 | 19mins | 17mins |
| Boeing 747 | 16mins | 15mins |
| Boeing 787 | 16mins | 15mins |
| ATR 72 | 32mins | 28mins |
TIME TO DRIVE FROM Colombo to Anuradhapura
| Speed (km/h) | Speed (Ml/h) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 24.85 | 5h 21mins |
| 50 | 31.07 | 4h 17mins |
| 60 | 37.28 | 3h 34mins |
| 80 | 49.71 | 2h 40mins |
| 100 | 62.14 | 2h 8mins |
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Colombo - Anuradhapura Info
Travel time from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Katunayake Airport Bus Station 45mins.
Travel time from CMB to GIU 30mins.
Travel time from Sigiriya to Anuradhapura 1h 36mins.
Travel time chart
How long does it take to get from Colombo and by air and road.