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Booking your taxi from Colombo to Anuradhapura Private Taxi Service – Distance, Travel Time & Fare Guide is simple and secure:

1. Fill the Form: Use the online booking form on this page to enter your trip details (pickup date, time, location, number of passengers).
2. Get Instant Quote: Receive a transparent, all-inclusive price quote instantly.
3. Confirm & Pay: Confirm your booking with a small advance payment online. You can pay the remaining balance to the driver in cash (LKR/USD/EUR) at the end of your journey.
4. Receive Confirmation: You’ll get a confirmed voucher via email with your driver’s contact details and vehicle information.

Colombo to Anuradhapura : Distance & Travel Time

1. Distance & Route Options

This journey takes you from the commercial capital to the heart of Sri Lanka’s ancient cultural heritage. Anuradhapura was the first ancient capital of Sri Lanka and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Primary Route: The best and fastest route is overwhelmingly via the E03 Northern Expressway (Outer Circular Highway – OCH and the Northern Expressway). This modern highway has drastically reduced travel times to the north-central province.
• Route Breakdown: Colombo → E03 (OCH & Northern Expressway) → Exit at Padeniya → Proceed on the A28 or A12 highway to Anuradhapura.

 2. Travel Time

Travel time has been significantly reduced thanks to the Northern Expressway.

• Via Northern Expressway (E03): 3.5 – 4.5 hours. This is the highly recommended and fastest route. The time can vary based on your exact pickup location in Colombo and the final stretch from the expressway exit to your specific hotel in Anuradhapura.
• Via Old Route (Kurunegala/Puttalam): 5 – 7+ hours. This route, using the A1 and A10 highways, is now largely obsolete for this journey. It passes through many towns and is prone to heavy traffic and delays.

Pro Tip: The Northern Expressway is essential for this trip. Always confirm your driver will use it.

Colombo to Anuradhapura Taxi Price(2025 Updated)

The cost for a standard, air-conditioned car for this route is highly competitive. We offer transparent, all-inclusive pricing with no hidden charges.

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