Colombo to Matara bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 6 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Colombo bus station at 17:30h, arriving at Matara bus station at 19:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 18:40h, arriving at 20:00h the same day.
The shortest travel distance between Colombo and Matara is 152 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 17:40 has a travel time of 01:20h.
The longest travel time on the route is 01:30h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet and seat belts.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Bus companies operating the Colombo to Matara route
There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.
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