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All about buses to Colombo

Are you looking for a cheap coach to Colombo? Compare all 4 coach companies to Colombo and find out departure and arrival times, all 8 coach stations in Colombo, travel times and of course the best prices for the 13 daily buses to Colombo.

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Country	Sri Lanka
Bus connections	13
bus stations	8
cheapest ride	£6
Most popular coach operators

Cheap bus tickets to Colombo

Sri Lanka Transport Board

0h 45m

0

06:30

Katunayaka
18Th Mile Post Coach Stop

07:15

Colombo
Bastian Mawatha Bus Station

0

Economy

£6

A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from 18Th Mile Post Coach Stop, Katunayaka (Sri Lanka) at 03/02/2026 06:30:00 to Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/02/2026 07:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
Sri Lanka Transport Board

2h 15m

0

21:30

Matara
Expressway Busbahnhof

23:45

Colombo
Bastian Mawatha Bus Station

0

Premium Economy

£6

A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) at 02/02/2026 21:30:00 to Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 02/02/2026 23:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Sri Lanka Transport Board

2h 15m

0

21:30

Matara
Expressway Busbahnhof

23:45

Colombo
Bastian Mawatha Bus Station

0

Basic

£7

A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Expressway Busbahnhof, Matara (Sri Lanka) at 02/02/2026 21:30:00 to Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 02/02/2026 23:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
Avro Travels & Tours

6h 15m

0

22:30

Trincomalee
Bus Station

04:45

Colombo
Central Bus Station

0

First Class

£8

A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 06/02/2026 22:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/02/2026 04:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Sri Lanka Transport Board

6h 15m

0

18:30

Jaffna
Jaffna Coach Stop

00:45

Colombo
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

£10

A Bus from Sri Lanka Transport Board goes from Jaffna Coach Stop, Jaffna (Sri Lanka) at 02/02/2026 18:30:00 to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/02/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Avro Travels & Tours

11h 0m

0

20:00

Jaffna
Private Bus Stand

07:00

Colombo
Central Bus Station

0

First Class

£11

A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Private Bus Stand, Jaffna (Sri Lanka) at 05/02/2026 20:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Avro Travels & Tours

5h 59m

0

22:30

Trincomalee
Bus Station

04:29

Colombo
Ramakrishna Mission Hall

0

Economy

£12

A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Bus Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 02/02/2026 22:30:00 to Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/02/2026 04:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 59m
Avro Travels & Tours

11h 0m

0

20:00

Jaffna
Jaffna Coach Stop

07:00

Colombo
Town Hall Bus Stop

0

First Class

£13

A Bus from Avro Travels & Tours goes from Jaffna Coach Stop, Jaffna (Sri Lanka) at 02/02/2026 20:00:00 to Town Hall Bus Stop, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/02/2026 07:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Prince Travels

5h 30m

0

19:30

Anuradhapura
New Bus Station

01:00

Colombo
Ramakrishna Mission Hall

0

Economy

£16

A Bus from Prince Travels goes from New Bus Station, Anuradhapura (Sri Lanka) at 02/02/2026 19:30:00 to Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 03/02/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Al Rashith Travels and Tours

5h 0m

0

00:00

Dambulla
Dambula Bus Station

05:00

Colombo
Ramakrishna Mission Hall

0

Economy

£16

A Bus from Al Rashith Travels and Tours goes from Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) at 04/02/2026 00:00:00 to Ramakrishna Mission Hall, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 04/02/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheap train tickets to Colombo

Sri Lanka Railway

2h 19m

0

06:48

Galle
Train Station

09:07

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

0

First Class

from £3

A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Train Station, Galle (Sri Lanka) at 02/02/2026 06:48:00 to Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 02/02/2026 09:07:00. 50 First Class ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 19m
Sri Lanka Railway

3h 40m

0

06:00

Matara
Train Station

09:40

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

0

First Class

from £4

A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Train Station, Matara (Sri Lanka) at 02/02/2026 06:00:00 to Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 02/02/2026 09:40:00. 50 First Class ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Sri Lanka Railway

8h 40m

0

19:30

Trincomalee
Trincomalee Train Station

04:10

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

0

Business

from £12

A Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Trincomalee Train Station, Trincomalee (Sri Lanka) at 06/02/2026 19:30:00 to Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/02/2026 04:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Ella Odyssey

8h 55m

0

08:30

Ella
Railway Station

17:25

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

0

Business

from £32

A Train from Ella Odyssey goes from Railway Station, Ella (Sri Lanka) at 07/02/2026 08:30:00 to Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 07/02/2026 17:25:00. 50 Business ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m

Cheap Carpooling to Colombo

Magical Sri Lanka

0h 50m

0

11:00

Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport

11:50

Colombo
Fort Railway Station

0

Premium Economy

from £10

A Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 02/02/2026 11:00:00 to Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 02/02/2026 11:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Tuktukdude Leisure

4h 0m

0

10:00

Kandy
Kandy Clock Tower Coach Stop

14:00

Colombo
Central Bus Station

0

Premium Economy

from £24

A Car from Tuktukdude Leisure goes from Kandy Clock Tower Coach Stop, Kandy (Sri Lanka) at 02/02/2026 10:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 02/02/2026 14:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Real Lanka Holidays

1h 0m

0

08:00

Colombo Bandaranaike Airport
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport

09:00

Colombo
Central Bus Station

0

Premium Economy

from £25

A Car from Real Lanka Holidays goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 02/02/2026 08:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 02/02/2026 09:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Real Lanka Holidays

2h 0m

0

09:00

Bentota
Aluthgama Bus deport

11:00

Colombo
Central Bus Station

0

Economy

from £37

A Car from Real Lanka Holidays goes from Aluthgama Bus deport, Bentota (Sri Lanka) at 02/02/2026 09:00:00 to Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) arriving at 02/02/2026 11:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to Colombo over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in Colombo which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Colombo.

Your route is not there? In the search bar, we have already filled Colombo as your destination. You just have to enter your place of departure. However, if you want to take the bus from Colombo, just click on the arrows to change the direction.

We have already set a default travel date. Generally, most people book 3-7 days in advance. If you want to check a specific date, simply select the corresponding day on the calendar to update your search.

Do you already know when you will return from Colombo? Then check the return trip straight away and simply select the appropriate date. Are you travelling with other people? Then indicate how many passengers are travelling with you to Colombo and start your search. The search results can be sorted by price, departure and arrival time. They can also be filtered according to stops or companies. Customize everything according to your needs.

By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transport, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Colombo.

All bus stops in Colombo

Central Bus Station

Ramakrishna Mission Hall

Bastian Mawatha Bus Station

Town Hall Bus Stop

Fort Railway Station

FAQs about the bus route to Colombo

Is there a direct coach to Colombo?

Whether there is a direct coach route to Colombo depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to Colombo. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.

What can I take with me on my bus ride to Colombo?

Depending on which provider you travel to Colombo with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment does the coach to Colombo have?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Extra space, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Bulky luggage and Drinks. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to Colombo on your planned travel date.

Which coach stops are there in Colombo?

There is a total of 8 coach stops in Colombo. Most coaches stop at Central Bus Station. Check out our map of Colombo to find the coach stop that suits you best.

Which coach companies go to Colombo?

There are 4 coach providers going to Colombo: Sri Lanka Transport Board, Avro Travels & Tours, Prince Travels and Al Rashith Travels and Tours

How can I find the best coach deals to Colombo?

Find the best ticket deals to Colombo easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.

How much could I save by comparing coaches to Colombo?

How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Colombo. Usually you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance. To find the cheapest offer to Colombo, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.

Why does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals to Colombo?

CheckMyBus connects directly to multiple real-time interfaces (APIs) to retrieve first-hand prices and schedules for 13 daily connections from 4 different operators, including real-time seat availability for bus trips to Colombo. With validated and constantly updated information from reliable sources, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that suits you best.

How does the CheckMyBus technology work for trips to Colombo?

Matching 4 operators arriving at 8 stations in Colombo, resulting in 13 daily connections, requires advanced technology. CheckMyBus retrieves real-time data from booking partners and operators through direct API connections. All information is processed within our infrastructure and provided to you in real time - within milliseconds.

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Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Colombo. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!

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Cities in and around Colombo, such as Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Negombo and Kandy, are also served by national and international coaches. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Where timetables are available, we will also show other modes of transport in the local network.

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