The average bus between Colombo and Vavuniya takes 6h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Colombo to Vavuniya. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Colombo and Vavuniya. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Vavuniya at 6:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo station and arriving at Vavuniya station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 48m.
Colombo to Vavuniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Vavuniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Vavuniya station.
The distance between Colombo and Vavuniya is 214.2 km. The road distance is 258 km.
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniya hourly. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,398 and the journey takes 7h. NCG Express also services this route 3 times a day.
