How to book the Colombo to Kataragama bus
Open the route page
Go to the Colombo to Kataragama page on CeyBus.lk and choose your date.
Pick a departure
Check live times and choose the departure that suits you.
Choose a seat and pay
Select your seat and pay LKR 2,515.50 online.
Keep your QR ticket
Show the QR code when you board. You can self-cancel up to 6 hours before departure.
About the Colombo to Kataragama route
The Colombo to Kataragama service on CeyBus runs under route number EX 1-12/32. It is a super luxury coach, so you book a numbered seat in advance instead of joining a queue at the stand.
The bus is operated by DS Gunasekara (Pvt) Ltd (https://www.ceybus.lk/en/operators/ds-gunasekara-pts-pvt-ltd). The journey starts in Colombo and ends in Kataragama.
The service travels via High Level Road, the Kottawa/Kasagala expressway, Ranna and Hambantota. These are roads the bus travels on, not boarding points; boarding and drop details are on your ticket.
Departure times
Departures vary by date; check the live times on the booking page for the date you plan to travel.
Fare
The currently listed full-route fare is LKR 2,515.50 per seat. This is a single fare for the full route from Colombo to Kataragama, and the same fare applies in each direction. Fares are subject to change; confirm the final price at checkout.
How to book
Open the Colombo to Kataragama page on CeyBus.lk, choose your travel date, and pick a departure. Select your seat, pay online, and keep your ticket QR code to show when you board.
Booking link: https://www.ceybus.lk/en/routes/colombo-to-kataragama
Cancellations and refunds
You can cancel the ticket yourself up to 6 hours before departure. Eligible refunds follow the published refund policy and go back to the original payment method; processing time for cards depends on the bank.
If you are between 6 and 2 hours from departure, you cannot self-cancel and need to go through Customer Support. Under 2 hours before departure, or if you do not show up, no refund is given.
Full details are on the refund rules page: https://www.ceybus.lk/en/refund-rules
Before you travel
Check your ticket for the exact boarding details in Colombo before you leave home. Pickup points are shown on your booking, so rely on that rather than on guesswork.
If you are returning, book the other direction separately using the Kataragama to Colombo guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus route goes from Colombo to Kataragama on CeyBus?
The service is route EX 1-12/32, a super luxury coach operated by DS Gunasekara (Pvt) Ltd.
Which road does the bus take?
The service travels via High Level Road, the Kottawa/Kasagala expressway, Ranna and Hambantota. These are roads the bus travels on, not boarding points; boarding and drop details are on your ticket.
How much is a Colombo to Kataragama bus ticket?
The currently listed full-route fare is LKR 2,515.50 per seat. Fares are subject to change; confirm the final price at checkout.
What time does the bus leave Colombo?
Departures vary by date; check the live times on the booking page.
Can I cancel my ticket?
Yes. You can self-cancel up to 6 hours before departure. Between 6 and 2 hours before departure, contact Customer Support. Under 2 hours or for a no-show, there is no refund. Eligible refunds follow the published refund policy (https://www.ceybus.lk/en/refund-rules) and go back to the original payment method; processing time for cards depends on the bank.
Where do I book?
Use the Colombo to Kataragama page at https://www.ceybus.lk/en/routes/colombo-to-kataragama.