Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Colombo Fort (Central railway & bus station), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Route 187 Airport – Colombo Fort Luxury Bus Service usually runs every 30-45 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

CMBSri LankaTPL: city-transfer-guide

Bandaranaike International Airport

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Drop-off

Colombo Fort (Central railway & bus station)

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Fastest

Route 187 Airport – Colombo Fort Luxury Bus Service

bus · 30-45m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Route 187 Airport – Colombo Fort Luxury Bus Service
Headway: 30-45
Backup: Route 187 Local Bus (Airport – Colombo Fort) · 15-20m

Note

Express A/C coach via the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway between Bandaranaike International Airport (outer porch) and Colombo Fort Railway Station / Central Bus Stand; typically operates roughly 05:30–22:30 with faster travel than local buses.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Route 187 Local Bus (Airport – Colombo Fort)
Mode: bus
Freq: 15-20m
Note: Regular local bus linking the airport bus stop and Colombo Fort / Pettah area; runs day and night with reduced frequency after midnight and is the cheapest but slowest option.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Route 187 Airport – Colombo Fort Luxury Bus Service
Mode: bus
Freq: 30-45m
Note: Express A/C coach via the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway between Bandaranaike International Airport (outer porch) and Colombo Fort Railway Station / Central Bus Stand; typically operates roughly 05:30–22:30 with faster travel than local buses.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Colombo Fort (Central railway & bus station), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Route 187 Airport – Colombo Fort Luxury Bus Service usually runs every 30-45 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.