Kegalle to Colombo bus timetable
5 buses are still to come from Kegalle to Colombo today, from 4 operators. The next leaves Kegalle at 2:50 PM and reaches Colombo at 5:30 PM; the last leaves at 8:50 PM and arrives at 10:50 PM. The journey takes 2h 00m to 2h 40m. Luxury services by NCG Express, Mahinda Express, R&D Superline and RAD Rajagiriya; fares from Rs 1,242. 14 more buses are scheduled tomorrow.
Thursday, 5 November 2026. Timetable as of 11:30 Sri Lanka time.
Today's departures
| Departs Kegalle | Operator | Duration | Seats and fare | Status | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next bus: Arrives | NCG ExpressLuxuryBus NG 8244 | 2h 40m | 35 of 49 seatsRs 1,619 | Book at counter | Book at counter |
| Arrives | NCG ExpressLuxuryBus NG 8245 | 2h 00m | 38 of 49 seatsRs 1,619 | Scheduled | BookOpens magiya.lk in a new tab |
| Arrives | RAD RajagiriyaLuxuryBus NI 8246 | 2h 25m | 18 of 53 seatsRs 1,619 | Scheduled | BookOpens magiya.lk in a new tab |
| Arrives | R&D SuperlineLuxuryBus NH 7020 | 2h 30m | 28 of 39 seatsRs 1,242 | Scheduled | BookOpens magiya.lk in a new tab |
| Arrives | Mahinda ExpressLuxuryBus NG 2655 | 2h 00m | 24 of 49 seatsRs 2,695 | Scheduled | BookOpens magiya.lk in a new tab |
14 more buses are scheduled tomorrow.
Journey facts
- Buses still to come today
- 5
- Next departure from Kegalle
- 02:50 PM
- Last departure from Kegalle
- 08:50 PM
- Journey time
- 2h 00m to 2h 40m
- Classes
- Luxury (5)
- Operators
- NCG Express, Mahinda Express, R&D Superline, RAD Rajagiriya
- Fares from
- Rs 1,242
- Seats left on buses yet to depart
- 143
Stops on the way
The stops most of today's services call at between Kegalle and Colombo, in order. Some operators take a different road.
- 1 · Kegalle
- 2 · Ambepussa
- 3 · Warakapola
- 4 · Pasyala
- 5 · Nittambuwa
- 6 · Yakkala
- 7 · Miriswatta Junction
- 8 · Belummhara
- 9 · Kadawatha
- 10 · Kiribathgoda
- 11 · Kelaniya
- 12 · Colombo
Colombo to Kegalle
Going the other way? Colombo to Kegalle bus timetable.
Book this route
Reserve a seat on any of these services on magiya.lk, with Kegalle and Colombo already filled in, or call Magiya support on 070 422 2777, available 24/7.
Questions about Kegalle to Colombo buses
- What time is the next bus from Kegalle to Colombo?
- The next bus still listed leaves Kegalle at 2:50 PM and reaches Colombo at 5:30 PM. Services that have already started are no longer listed by Magiya, so earlier buses today do not appear.
- What time is the last bus from Kegalle to Colombo today?
- The last bus leaves Kegalle at 8:50 PM and arrives in Colombo at 10:50 PM.
- How long does the bus take from Kegalle to Colombo?
- Between 2h 00m and 2h 40m, depending on the service, from the operators' timed stops.
- Which operators run buses from Kegalle to Colombo?
- 4 operators have services still to come today: NCG Express, Mahinda Express, R&D Superline and RAD Rajagiriya.
- What class of bus runs from Kegalle to Colombo, and what does it cost?
- Luxury (5 buses). Fares start from Rs 1,242.
- Can I book a Kegalle to Colombo bus online?
- Yes. Every service here can be reserved on magiya.lk with the Book button beside it. Online booking closes at each operator's cutoff time; after that any seats left are sold at the stand.
Every time is the operator's scheduled time at that stop, from Magiya's public schedule for the day. Magiya drops a service from the schedule once it has started, so buses that left Kegalle earlier today are not listed. Timetable as of 11:30 Sri Lanka time. Live board for Kegalle.