Sri Lanka Bus Service
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- Populaire Routes
- Stations
- Recensies
- Rooster en Dienstregeling
Over Sri Lanka Bus Service
Reizen per bus is een handige manier van reizen, ongeacht of je naar een naburige stad een paar uur verderop wilt of verder weg het hele land wilt doorkruisen. Wat je budget ook is, met de bus geraak je op je bestemming. Expressbussen bieden de meest betaalbare ticketprijs voor reizigers die weinig geld te besteden hebben. VIP-opties zijn gericht op degenen die niet willen inleveren op comfort. Voordat je in een bus stapt, moet je het type dienst kiezen dat het beste bij je past. Voor een langeafstandsreis zoek je een VIP- of eersteklasbus die non-stop naar je bestemming rijdt of onderweg slechts enkele keren een tussenstop maakt. Expres- of streekbussen zijn in veel gevallen een aanvaardbare keuze voor kortere reizen, maar langere ritten zijn vaak niet de beste koop. Bestudeer de dienstregeling voordat je gaat, want veel langeafstandsbestemmingen worden bediend door nachtbussen, en sommige bieden bredere stoelen of slaapplaatsen voor dergelijke reizen. Reserveer je busticket online bij Sri Lanka Bus Service. De beoordelingen van andere reizigers helpen je om het beste ticket en de beste klasse te kiezen.
Sri Lanka Bus Service - Populaire Terminals
De belangrijkste busterminals waar de bussen van Sri Lanka Bus Service naartoe rijden zijn:
- Kandy Colombo Intercity
- Wellawatte
- Jaffna Main Bus Stand
- Anuradhapura BOC ATM
- Sethsiripaya
- Pottuvil Panama Rd
- Ella Bus Stop
- Galle Bus Stand
- Peradeniya Bus Stand
- Anuradhapura New Town
- Makumbura Highway station
- Tangalle Bus Stop
- Colombo 771 Maradana Rd
- Matara Expressway Bus Stand
- Periyamulla Junction
- Kataragama
- Katunayake 18th mile post
- Hambantota Main Street
- Mount Lavinia KFC
- Makumbura
- Jaffna Bus Stand
- Anuradhapura Police Station
- US Hotel
- Wellawatte 42Ln
- Galle Cricket Club
- Kandy Bogambara Bus Stand
- Vavuniya
- Kaduwela Bus Depot
- Buttala
- Monaragala Expressway
- Bastian Mawatha Bus Station
- Thanamalwila Bus Station
- Karainagar
- Wellawaya Ella Kumbalwela Hwy
- Ampara Bus Stand
- Elpitiya Urban Bus Station
- Chilaw Bus Stop
- Matara Bus Stand
- Wellawaya Bus Stand
- Wellawatte
- Dambulla Bus Station
- Colombo Central Bus Station
- West East Bastian Mawatha
- Rattota Bus Stand
- Jaffna Bushalte
- Tangalle
- Akkaraipattu SLTB Bus Stand
- Badulla Post Office Road
- Embillipitiya Bus Stand
- Bandarawela Badulla Rd
- Weligama
- Trincomalee Town
- Kurunegala Bus Terminal
- Kataragama Bus Stand
- Mirage Hotel Colombo
Sri Lanka Bus Service Top Bestemmingen
De bussen van Sri Lanka Bus Service rijden op een aantal routes en hier is de lijst met de populairste:
- Jaffna - Colombo
- Ella - Colombo
- Colombo - Ella
- Matara - Colombo
- Galle - Colombo
- Pottuvil - Colombo
- Colombo - Galle
- Colombo - Pottuvil
- Colombo - Matara
- Kotte - Kandy
- Tangalle - Colombo
- Matara - Colombo Luchthaven
- Galle - Negombo
- Kandy - Kotte
- Colombo - Tangalle
- Angulana - Kandy
- Anuradhapura - Colombo
- Anuradhapura - Negombo
- Kotte - Peradeniya
- Colombo Luchthaven - Matara
- Peradeniya - Kotte
- Kataragama - Colombo
- Kandy - Angulana
- Angulana - Peradeniya
- Anuradhapura - Colombo Luchthaven
- Colombo - Hambantota
- Jaffna - Anuradhapura
- Badulla - Colombo
- Colombo - Embilipitiya
- Colombo - Badulla
- Jaffna - Negombo
- Peradeniya - Angulana
- Colombo - Kurunegala
- Anuradhapura - Puttalam
- Kataragama - Tissamaharama
- Vavuniya - Colombo
- Kurunegala - Matara
- Badulla - Thanamalwila
- Colombo - Thanamalwila
- Badulla - Ella
- Kurunegala - Dambulla
- Vavuniya - Chilaw
- Karainagar - Anuradhapura
- Karainagar - Colombo
- Karainagar - Jaffna
- Vavuniya - Puttalam
- Vavuniya - Negombo
- Karainagar - Colombo Luchthaven
- Vavuniya - Colombo Luchthaven
- Anuradhapura - Chilaw
- Karainagar - Negombo
- Karainagar - Puttalam
- Vavuniya - Anuradhapura
- Colombo - Ganewatta
- Kurunegala - Colombo Luchthaven
- Kurunegala - Mihintale.
Sri Lanka Bus Service Ticketprijzen & Busklassen
Een van de beste dingen aan busreizen is dat je je reis bijna op maat kan maken en kan aanpassen aan je wensen voor privacy en comfort. Verschillende klassen en typen bussen komen tegemoet aan de verschillende behoeften van reizigers. De goedkoopste reizen worden doorgaans aangeboden door standaardklasse bussen. Ze kunnen lokaal, express of gewoon worden genoemd. Deze zijn een goede keuze voor kortere reizen. Slaapbussen of VIP-bussen zijn goed voor langere reizen en overnachtingen. Ze bieden slaapplaatsen of brede zachte stoelen met verstelbare rugleuning, soms met ingebouwde massagemogelijkheden, dekens, frisdranken en snacks, of meer uitgebreide maaltijden aan boord of tijdens toilet- of tankstops. Als je met een nachtbus reist, kan je besparen op een hotelkamer, maar om de meest comfortabele rit te garanderen moet je de klasse van je bus verstandig kiezen. De prijzen zijn altijd afhankelijk van de afstand die je rijdt en het type bus. Voor sommige, zelfs kortere reizen, is het de moeite waard wat extra geld te investeren en een zitplaats in een VIP-bus te kopen, omdat je daarmee twee keer zoveel tijd kan besparen als met een gewone bus.
Reizen met de bus: voor- en nadelen
Voordelen van reizen per bus
- De bus is de beste keuze om bestemmingen te bereiken die niet per trein of vliegtuig bereikbaar zijn. Het netwerk van bussen bestrijkt vaak bijna het hele land, en hun routes zijn vaak goed uitgewerkt.
- In tegenstelling tot vliegreizen en soms treinreizen, hoef je met de bus niet lang van tevoren op het busstation te zijn. Inchecken, zelfs op internationale routes, neemt niet veel tijd in beslag. De toegestane bagage is meestal zeer reizigersvriendelijk, en de vergoeding voor extra bagage, als er beperkingen zijn vastgesteld, is meestal niet erg duur.
- Bustickets kunnen voordeliger zijn dan vliegtuig- of sneltreintickets. Er is altijd een keuze aan ticketklassen voor alle portemonnees. Goedkopere standaardopties zijn misschien wat traag en bieden geen topcomfort, maar zijn hoe dan ook aanvaardbaar en brengen je naar je bestemming. Op langere trajecten zijn toiletten of toiletstops en snacks, water en soms toiletartikelen en dekens bijna altijd bij de prijs inbegrepen.
- Als je bereid bent meer uit te geven, bieden sommige VIP-bussen zitplaatsen die vergelijkbaar zijn met business class in een vliegtuig, met brede, zachte verstelbare stoelen, dekens, minder passagiers en vele andere extraatjes om van je reis een aangename reis te maken.
Nadelen van reizen per bus
- Nieuwere intercity busterminals liggen vaak buiten de stad in de buurt van grotere snelwegen, zodat de bussen de files in de stad kunnen vermijden. Helaas kan dit ook extra uitdagingen opleveren voor reizigers. Het bereiken van zo'n terminal kan een probleem zijn, omdat er op sommige bestemmingen beperkingen gelden voor voertuigen die de terminal mogen binnenrijden, en je speciale vervoerders moet gebruiken om er te komen. Dit leidt tot hogere kosten omdat de prijzen kunnen worden opgedreven. Reken ook extra tijd als je tijdens de spits reist, vooral als je de verkeerssituatie op je vertrekpunt niet kent.
- Bussen zijn waarschijnlijk het vervoermiddel dat vaker vertraging heeft dan treinen of vliegtuigen. Zij zijn sterk afhankelijk van de situatie op de weg, die soms onvoorspelbaar kan zijn door ongevallen, wegwerkzaamheden, omleidingen of andere omstandigheden. Dit geldt vooral voor reizen tijdens het weekend, het hoogseizoen of nationale feestdagen. Houd hier rekening mee en houd voldoende tijd over voor verbindingen.
- Voor reizen op bepaalde routes of tijdens de populairste periodes kan het nodig zijn vooraf te reserveren. Houd er rekening mee dat het niet altijd mogelijk is om op het busstation te verschijnen en op de volgende bus te springen - tickets kunnen allemaal uitverkocht zijn, dus plan je reis zorgvuldig.
Sri Lanka Bus Service Stations
US HotelWellawatte 42LnKandy Colombo IntercityJaffna BushalteWeligamaMirage Hotel ColomboWellawatteGalle Cricket ClubJaffna Main Bus StandKandy Bogambara Bus StandVavuniyaKaduwela Bus DepotAnuradhapura BOC ATMButtalaSethsiripayaPottuvil Panama RdKurunegala Bus TerminalElla Bus StopGalle Bus StandTangalleTrincomalee TownEmbillipitiya Bus StandPeradeniya Bus StandMonaragala ExpresswayAnuradhapura New TownBandarawela Badulla RdBastian Mawatha Bus StationMakumbura Highway stationTangalle Bus StopThanamalwila Bus StationColombo 771 Maradana RdKataragama Bus StandBadulla Post Office RoadKarainagarMatara Expressway Bus StandWellawaya Ella Kumbalwela HwyAmpara Bus StandElpitiya Urban Bus StationPeriyamulla JunctionChilaw Bus StopKataragamaMatara Bus StandKatunayake 18th mile postHambantota Main StreetAkkaraipattu SLTB Bus StandWellawaya Bus StandMount Lavinia KFCMakumburaWellawatteDambulla Bus StationJaffna Bus StandColombo Central Bus StationWest East Bastian MawathaRattota Bus StandAnuradhapura Police Station
Sri Lanka Bus Service Bedrijfsbeoordelingen
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Louise CComfortabel en ongecompliceerd
Hoewel 12Go zei dat we een bericht zouden krijgen met ons specifieke busnummer, deden ze dat niet. Dat is best stressvol als je aan het wachten bent.
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Bus Super Luxury, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 9 feb 2024
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CHRISTOPHER AUitstekende service en de reis verliep vlekkeloos
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Bus Super Luxury, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 12 jul 2023
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Manon LHet ontmoetingspunt was erg moeilijk te vinden en ik had de bus bijna gemist. Gelukkig heeft de persoon aan de telefoon me de weg gewezen. De chauffeur reed erg snel en we kwamen om 4 uur 's ochtends aan in plaats van 9 uur 's ochtends in een onbekende stad...
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Bus Luxueus, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 12 jul 2023
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Nicholas MEasy contact, eventually. WhatsApp photo of bus a great help.
Bus Luxueus, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 18 aug 2026
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歩 大Please include details such as the bus model, color, and license plate number. It was difficult to tell which one was which because so many buses were arriving.
Bus Luxueus, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 16 aug 2026
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Vitalii OEverything was nice, but time of departure is not right, it goes at 20:00
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 26 jul 2026
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Bill SSome confusion over the bus number but it all worked out well
Great service and easy to follow instructions
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 24 jul 2026
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Philipp GGreat bus, good experience. Driving is wild as everywhere in Sri Lanka. The information where the bus starts could be more precise. We got a GPS location - no gate or something like that. The god location was at gate 1. The bus stopped at gate 17. We only figured that out because we spotted him before he arrived at the bus station.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 21 jul 2026
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YASUHIRO FI didn’t know I had to get off at a stop before the final destination.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 18 jun 2026
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Luke HVery uncomfortable bus with the most cramped seats I have ever experienced. The bus was very full and my booked seat was occupied. It turns out anyone can board the bus and pay a significantly reduced amount in cash do don't bother booking here - there is zero upside
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 17 mei 2026
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Cloe RI missed the first bus and the operator on WhatsApp kindly helped me get into the next one. Excellent service and reactivity, thank you very much for your help
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 12 mei 2026
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Angela ATime of bus was changed by one hour, and only received seat no the day before, so found this stressful not knowing if seat was booked.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 4 mei 2026
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Mark MToo many emails and steps just to buy a one way bus ticket. Process seemed convulated. Why not just send the bus ticket by email and trust tourists to find the bus. You could give that option to tourists who need it.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 14 mrt 2026
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Joanna TComfortable bus, ran exactly to time. 12Go were very supportive when I was trying to find the bus stop at the start. Just be sure to catch the conductor's attention when you reach your final destination as they may not automatically stop.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 10 mrt 2026
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Adrian HOn time. Very smooth and fast. Nothing to complain about. Just make sure to not drink or eat too much before the ride, it is non stop:-)
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 8 mrt 2026
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Paul DAll went very well indeed. Just was a little unsure what the process was going to be on arrival at the bus station. Then your contact met with us and it became clearer that his role was to guide us to the correct bus and pay. The bus did not go to Mirissa as requested so we had to offload before Matara and get ourselves another bus for the final 20 mins of the journey. As mentioned, all went very well though.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 2 mrt 2026
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Antonia SEverything went very well and I was very satisfied with the service.
Bus Luxueus, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 22 feb 2026
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Prabhu GYour representative did not identify himself
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 15 feb 2026
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julie DVery pleasant bus trip between Anuradhapura and Colombo, quiet and comfortable air-conditioned bus, efficient driver and assistant.
Quick and friendly communication with customer service via WhatsApp, which was very helpful in finding out when the bus was arriving and where it was stopping.
I recommend it.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 31 jan 2026
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Simon EExcellent instructions on where to catch the bus and smooth on time journey all at a great price. Thank you 🙏
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 29 jan 2026
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Helmut WGood driver. Save and smooth driving style.
Good temperature on the bus, not too cold.
Fantastic handling by the staff and driver when I took the wrong bag upon arrival.
Top costumer service !
On the trip from Makumbura to Kandy the driver was going way too fast, honking the whole time, overtaking in critical spots.
This driver, from Kandy to Makumbura , was driving in a much saver way.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 29 jan 2026
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Helmut WThe driver managed to arrive exactly 4 hours after departure. However this time frame is way too tight!
You should allow 30 minutes more for this trip.
The driver had to speed up and keep on overtaking other cars in a very scary way.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 26 jan 2026
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Mehdi BReliable platform, great customer service and support.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 24 jan 2026
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Hanna HExcellent booking company - great communication and ensured I knew exactly where I should be incl. sending photos of the actual stand at the station and checking whether I got there and boarded the bus. Lovely bus staff as well:)
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 16 jan 2026
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Robin SWent perfect, bus was really fast. Going over 100 km/h without stop. Also easy to find at the bus stop. Everyone was helpful.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 12 jan 2026
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murray LWasn't meet at the arranged spot for further information as to what bus to take, so l mange on my own with just minutes to spare before departure, really thought it was a stretch someone would actually be there, I arrived early and had a plan.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 2 jan 2026
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Indra WBest I ever ride in Sri Lanka! The bus is new, clean, and comfort. The service is great and helpful. WOULD recommend this to everyone that need a ride from Colombo to Kandy
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 18 dec 2025
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Marie EVery comfortable ride! Would book again
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 16 dec 2025
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Michael L12go.Asia representative met at designated spot and guided me to correct bus. Easy, seamless experience. Would recommend using 12.go.asia
Bus Luxueus, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 28 nov 2025
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Jade DI booked on 12go a bus ride from Colombo to Jaffna, at nighttime. I booked this one specifically because it said I would arrive in Jaffna at 7am.
We arrived in Jaffna at 4am, I was alone and had to walk a long time in the dark, which was what I wanted to prevent.
Also, in the bus I had to keep my backpack with me. My seat was stuck in upright position whereas the person in front of me was lying so I had no space for my legs.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 27 nov 2025
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Bastian SCrazy driver, good organization through representative
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 21 nov 2025
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Thomas MThe organising of the trip was good and the coach was modern with good air con but the driver seemed to put his foot to the floor on either the accelerator or the brake. No in between. This made a very jerry trip and the horn was going the whole time.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 13 nov 2025
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Erich Heverything was perfect, at the bus station in Colombo friendly staff guided to the bus and the staff in the bus were very kind and helpful. Enjoyed the trip and the booking.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 11 nov 2025
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Tomer OIt was perfect, the communication was so great and they helped me make sure I could arrive on time after my plane landed on the other side of town. Such a great experience and I would 10000000% recommend to everyone.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 5 nov 2025
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Miho SGood price and on time, but i was surprised.that the bus did mot reach to airport, it was outside airport far from 1km.
Bus Luxueus, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 4 nov 2025
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HIDEAKI TReservation confirmation and after-follow was excellent.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 3 nov 2025
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Miho Sgood price and shirt time to reach to destination, thank you.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 2 nov 2025
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Natalia PContact via WhatsApp was great, bus was really comfortable but during arrival and departure was such a rush that we cannot exit the bus because driver moved from the bus station before we leave! We departure on next stop the service man throw away our baggage and leave meanwhile I was questioning him where we are.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 24 sep 2025
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Colin NBus left early, I hope they checked everyone was aboard.
Bus Luxueus, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 21 sep 2025
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Lea AThe bus was very new and comfortable. The bus was on time, the booking was easy. Overall I recommend taking this bus:)
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 9 sep 2025
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MARIE GHighly recommended.Easy to book and great service.There was a rep at the bus stand to help us.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 27 aug 2025
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Jordan WYou’re given a representative to meet and then a different person arrives. Turns out they’re trying to purchase a ticket for the lowest price possible despite you having already paid. Once sat down, it became obvious there weren’t enough seats so the driver’s assistant sat on the step- this developed into encroaching into our space and leaning against us and into us.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 22 aug 2025
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Bhavdeep SThe bus left on time. The journey was comfortable. We stopped on the route for tea/ coffee. Loved the vibe at the coffee place, it was buzzing!
We arrive 20 minutes late. :-) Ho Hum!
Bus Luxueus, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 20 aug 2025
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Nienke BBus ride itself was good, the times are not valid. It said we would arrive at 7 but we where already at the bus stop at 4 am
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 16 aug 2025
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Miguel DThe bus was 1 delayed. The charger didn't work
Bus Luxueus, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 1 aug 2025
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Sueda AIt came 30 mins late, they didn’t help to put the luggage, which was sad.
Bus Luxueus, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 28 jul 2025
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Massimiliano SGood bus, rather clean. Traffic was way too much but we still made it on time. Driver has let come up more people than seat available and then it was crowded
Bus Luxueus, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 29 jun 2025
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Sabrina DClean, AC/Fresh Air was adjustable, the seats where big enough and could be pulled further away, so there was enough space to sit. Driver was very good and friendly, also the conductor. I will definitely book again.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 25 jun 2025
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Natalia JMy experience was extremely perfect! We felt very confortable. The service was excellent, thank you very much
Bus Super Luxury, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 22 jun 2025
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Marc NEstimated arrival was 7am. Bus was in Colombo at 3:45h and the driver was reckless and driving at highest risk. I really think this guy should not be able to transport tourist, at least not if they are not aware of the risk they take.
Bus Air-conditioned Large Coach, Sri Lanka Bus Service, 19 jun 2025