SL RIDE

Anuradhapura to Colombo

224 km ~5h 36m by car

Travel from Anuradhapura to Colombo with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. Sri Lanka's first ancient capital, home to the sacred Bodhi Tree, colossal stupas, and millennia of history. Sri Lanka's bustling commercial capital, blending colonial architecture, vibrant markets, and world-class dining. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.

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Distance

224 km

Estimated Travel Time

~5h 36m

Vehicle Options

Car, Van, Bus

Things to Do in Anuradhapura

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Anuradhapura Archaeological Tour
Cultural

Anuradhapura Archaeological Tour

Anuradhapura4hTicket $20

A comprehensive guided tour of the sacred city's UNESCO-listed stupas, palaces, and ancient water tanks.

Mihintale Rock Monastery
Religious

Mihintale Rock Monastery

Anuradhapura2hTicket $5

Climb the ancient stone stairway to the mountaintop where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka in 247 BC.

Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
Religious

Ruwanwelisaya Stupa

Anuradhapura1.5h

Circumambulate the great white dagoba — a sacred monument standing 103 m tall and dating back to 140 BC.

Sri Maha Bodhi Sacred Tree
Religious

Sri Maha Bodhi Sacred Tree

Anuradhapura1hTicket $5

Visit the world's oldest recorded tree — a cutting from the original Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment.

Things to Do in Colombo

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Colombo City Food Tour
Food & Drink

Colombo City Food Tour

Colombo3hTicket $25

A guided walking tour of Colombo's best street food, from hoppers to kottu roti.

Colombo Harbour Cruise
Leisure

Colombo Harbour Cruise

Colombo1.5hTicket $20

Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise around Colombo harbour with views of the city skyline.

Galle Face Green Sunset Walk
Leisure

Galle Face Green Sunset Walk

Colombo1h

Stroll along this iconic oceanfront promenade, soak in the sunset, and try local street snacks.

Gangaramaya Temple Visit
Religious

Gangaramaya Temple Visit

Colombo1.5hTicket $3

One of Colombo's most revered temples — an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture.

Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Religious

Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

Colombo1h

One of Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist temples, also revered in the Ramayana as the site where Vibhishana — Ravana's virtuous brother — was crowned King of Lanka by Rama.

National Museum of Colombo
Cultural

National Museum of Colombo

Colombo2hTicket $5

Explore Sri Lanka's largest museum covering 2,500 years of history, royal regalia, and ancient artefacts.

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