Matara to Colombo bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 6 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Matara at 10:00h, arriving at Colombo at 13:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 21:30h, arriving at 23:45h the same day.
Popular Operators
Sri Lanka Bus Service, Disaru Expressway
Lowest Price
£6
Transportation Options
Coach, Train
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Traveling by coach from Matara to Colombo
The shortest travel distance between Matara and Colombo is 94 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 21:30 has a travel time of h.
The longest travel time on the route is 05:00h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Bus companies operating the Matara to Colombo route
There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
Sri Lanka Bus Service
Disaru Expressway
Departure and arrival stations
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