- Distance: 256.7 km
- Duration: 4h 36m
The average bus between Vavuniya and Colombo takes 4h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Vavuniya to Colombo. 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 3 times a day between Vavuniya and Colombo. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Vavuniya is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Colombo at 4:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Vavuniya to Colombo? 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.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vavuniya station and arriving at Colombo station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 36m.
Vavuniya to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Vavuniya station.
Vavuniya to Colombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Vavuniya and Colombo is 214.2 km. The road distance is 257 km.
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,392 and the journey takes 7h. NCG Express also services this route 3 times a day.
