What time is the next bus from Matale to Colombo?

The next bus still listed leaves Matale at 4:50 AM and reaches Colombo at 8:55 AM. 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 Matale to Colombo today?

The last bus leaves Matale at 3:45 PM and arrives in Colombo at 8:30 PM.

How long does the bus take from Matale to Colombo?

Between 4h 00m and 4h 45m, depending on the service, from the operators' timed stops.

Which operators run buses from Matale to Colombo?

3 operators have services still to come today: Blue Diamond Enterprises, R&D Superline and Win Way Tours.

What class of bus runs from Matale to Colombo, and what does it cost?

Luxury (2 buses) and Intercity (1 bus). Fares start from Rs 1,242.

Can I book a Matale 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.

Matale to Colombo bus timetable

3 buses are still to come from Matale to Colombo today, from 3 operators. The next leaves Matale at 4:50 AM and reaches Colombo at 8:55 AM; the last leaves at 3:45 PM and arrives at 8:30 PM. The journey takes 4h 00m to 4h 45m. Luxury and Intercity services by Blue Diamond Enterprises, R&D Superline and Win Way Tours; fares from Rs 1,242. 2 more buses are scheduled tomorrow.

Saturday, 7 November 2026. Timetable as of 00:47 Sri Lanka time.

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Today's departures

3 buses from Matale to Colombo on Saturday, 7 November 2026, every time at the stop named, from Magiya's schedule.
Departs Matale	Operator	Duration	Seats and fare	Status	Book
Next bus: 04:50 AMArrives 08:55 AM	Blue Diamond EnterprisesIntercityBus NC 8810	4h 05m	5 of 21 seatsRs 1,242	Scheduled	BookOpens magiya.lk in a new tab
06:30 AMArrives 10:30 AM	Win Way ToursLuxuryBus NE 6692	4h 00m	0 of 37 seatsRs 1,242	Full
03:45 PMArrives 08:30 PM	R&D SuperlineLuxuryBus NH 7020	4h 45m	28 of 39 seatsRs 1,242	Scheduled	BookOpens magiya.lk in a new tab

2 more buses are scheduled tomorrow.

Journey facts

Buses still to come today: 3
Next departure from Matale: 04:50 AM
Last departure from Matale: 03:45 PM
Journey time: 4h 00m to 4h 45m
Route distance: 9.4 km
Classes: Luxury (2), Intercity (1)
Operators: Blue Diamond Enterprises, R&D Superline, Win Way Tours
Fares from: Rs 1,242
Seats left on buses yet to depart: 33

Stops on the way

The stops most of today's services call at between Matale and Colombo, in order. Some operators take a different road.

1 · Matale
2 · Alawatugoda
3 · Nugapitiya
4 · Akurana
5 · Katugastota
6 · Peradeniya
7 · Pirimatalawa
8 · Kadugannawa
9 · Mawanella
10 · Kegalle
11 · Ambepussa
12 · Warakapola
13 · Pasyala
14 · Nittambuwa
15 · Belummhara
16 · Kadawatha
17 · Kiribathgoda
18 · Kelaniya
19 · Colombo

Colombo to Matale

No services from Colombo to Matale are scheduled today or tomorrow.

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Reserve a seat on any of these services on magiya.lk, with Matale and Colombo already filled in, or call Magiya support on 070 422 2777, available 24/7.

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Questions about Matale to Colombo buses

What time is the next bus from Matale to Colombo?: The next bus still listed leaves Matale at 4:50 AM and reaches Colombo at 8:55 AM. 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 Matale to Colombo today?: The last bus leaves Matale at 3:45 PM and arrives in Colombo at 8:30 PM.
How long does the bus take from Matale to Colombo?: Between 4h 00m and 4h 45m, depending on the service, from the operators' timed stops.
Which operators run buses from Matale to Colombo?: 3 operators have services still to come today: Blue Diamond Enterprises, R&D Superline and Win Way Tours.
What class of bus runs from Matale to Colombo, and what does it cost?: Luxury (2 buses) and Intercity (1 bus). Fares start from Rs 1,242.
Can I book a Matale 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 Matale earlier today are not listed. Timetable as of 00:47 Sri Lanka time. Live board for Matale.