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Colombo to Manaweriya buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Colombo and Manaweriya takes 1h. The bus service runs several times per day from Colombo to Manaweriya. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h
Duration
46 km
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Colombo to Manaweriya bus times

Buses run twice daily between Colombo and Manaweriya. The earliest departure is at 9:15 PM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Manaweriya at 11:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 1h • Direct
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    bus bus 1h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colombo to Manaweriya? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 45.7 km
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Manaweriya, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Kochchikade twice daily, and the journey takes 1h.

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