Colombo to Matara Highway Bus Timetable

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Route Number

EX1-18

Distance

155 km

Travel Time

2 hrs 30 min

Route Type

Southern Expressway

Last Verified

26 Feb 2025

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Colombo to Matara bus timetable

All times are Sri Lanka time. These are published schedules; confirm operating days and availability with the operator.

Last verified: 26 Feb 2025

26 of 26 departures

Published departures from Colombo to Matara, Sri Lanka time
DepartureArrivalOperator / contactNotes
6:30 AM9:00 AMSLTB—
7:15 AM9:45 AMETC—
8:00 AM10:30 AMPrivate—
8:45 AM11:15 AMPrivate—
9:30 AM12:00 PMETC—
10:00 AM12:30 PMPrivate—
10:30 AM1:00 PM01—
11:00 AM1:30 PM02—
11:45 AM2:15 PM03—
12:00 PM2:30 PMNot listedදෙයියන්දර දක්වා
12:30 PM3:00 PMPrivate—
1:15 PM3:45 PMPrivate—
1:30 PM4:00 PMNot listedහක්මන දක්වා
2:00 PM4:30 PM04—
2:15 PM4:45 PMNot listedකඹුරුපිටිය දක්වා
2:45 PM5:15 PM05—
3:30 PM6:00 PMPrivate—
3:45 PM6:15 PMNot listedමිද්දෙනිය දක්වා
4:15 PM6:45 PMPrivate—
4:45 PM7:15 PM06—
5:30 PM8:00 PM07—
6:00 PM8:30 PMPrivate—
6:30 PM9:00 PMETC—
7:45 PM10:15 PMPrivate—
8:45 PM11:15 PMPrivate—
10:00 PM12:00 AM08—
Return journey: Matara to Colombo →

Route Path / Route Coverage

Colombo Bus Stand
Maradana
Borella
Rajagiriya
Battaramulla
Thalawathugoda
Pannipitiya
Kottawa
Makumbura
Kottawa Interchange
Southern Expressway
Godagama Interchange
Matara

13 points · Colombo to Matara

This is a typical route. Some buses may take alternative exits or skip stops depending on the operator and traffic conditions.

Colombo Highway Bus Stand Location

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Colombo Highway Bus Stand

Main Terminal

Colombo Highway Bus Stand

Facilities

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