Anuradhapura can be reached through many routes from Colombo. The two main routes are through Puttlam (Puttalama) and though Kurunegala. Traveling from Puttlam you will pass scenic Wilpattu area. the From Kurunegala there are two main routes to Anuradhapura. The most common route is through Dambulla. The other route is though Galgamuwa. Out of all the routes, the commonly used is the Kurunegala - Dambulla route.
Distances from Colombo to Anuradhapura through Puttlam
From
Colombo
To
Wattala
08
Negambo
35
Chillaw
80
Puttlam
132
Kala Oya
171
Nochchiyagama
183
Anuradhapura
206
Distances from Colombo to Anuradhapura through Kurunegala - Dambulla
From
Colombo
To
Miriswattha
25
Warakapola
56
Ambepussa
58
Allauwa
67
Polgahawela
74
Kurunegala
93
Malsiripura
119
Dambulla
150
Kakirawa
169
Maradankadawala
177
Anuradhapura
209
Distances from Colombo to Anuradhapura through Kurunegala - Galgamuwa