Matara to Colombo Highway Bus Timetable
Find Matara to Colombo highway bus times, route details, travel duration, bus stand information, ticket prices, route map and hotline details.
Route Number
EX1-18
Distance
155 km
Travel Time
2 hrs 45 min
Route Type
Southern Expressway
Last Verified
26 Feb 2025
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Matara to Colombo 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
21 of 21 departures
| Departure | Arrival | Operator / contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | Not listed | Private | — |
| 4:30 AM | Not listed | Private | — |
| 5:15 AM | Not listed | RDA | — |
| 6:00 AM | Not listed | Private | — |
| 6:45 AM | Not listed | CTB | — |
| 7:30 AM | Not listed | Private | — |
| 8:15 AM | Not listed | CTB | — |
| 9:00 AM | Not listed | Private | — |
| 9:45 AM | Not listed | CTB | — |
| 10:30 AM | Not listed | Private | — |
| 11:15 AM | Not listed | RDA | — |
| 12:45 PM | Not listed | CTB | — |
| 1:30 PM | Not listed | Private | — |
| 2:15 PM | Not listed | RDA | — |
| 3:00 PM | Not listed | Private | — |
| 3:45 PM | Not listed | CTB | — |
| 4:30 PM | Not listed | Private | — |
| 5:15 PM | Not listed | CTB | — |
| 6:00 PM | Not listed | Private | — |
| 7:00 PM | Not listed | CTB | — |
| 8:00 PM | Not listed | Private | — |
Route Path / Route Coverage
Matara
Godagama Interchange
Southern Expressway
Kottawa Inhetchange
Makumbura
Kottawa
Pannipitiya
Thalawathugoda
Battaramulla
Rajagiriya
Borella
Colombo Bus Stand
12 points · Matara to Colombo
This is a typical route. Some buses may take alternative exits or skip stops depending on the operator and traffic conditions.
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