The Sri Lankan Transport Board has made the first step into the digital age with a new website. The services available to reserve are limited and appear to be about 95% non-ac regular Sri Lankan buses. A local Sri Lankan […]
How to Book a Train Ticket in Advance in Sri Lanka
Reserve in Person Go to any of these stations and buy the ticket up to 30 days before the date of travel: Aluthgama, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Bandarawela, Batticaloa, China Bay, Colombo Fort, Diyathalawa, Ella, Galle, Gal Oya, Gampaha, Haputale, Hatton, Hikkaduwa, […]
What Currency to Take to Sri Lanka
General Advice Do not pre-order the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) in your own country as the exchange rate will be poor compared to the exchange rate in Sri Lanka. You can carry and exchange any major currency without any problem […]
Overstay a Tourist Visit Visa in Sri Lanka
Official Policy There is no official immigration policy documented in public to determine the action taken on anyone who overstays after their visa expiry date. However based on the personal experiences of persons who have tried to leave the country […]
Latest Jaffna Bus Timetable
This is the latest bus schedule for government (red) buses leaving from Jaffna bus station. There should be at least the same number of private (blue) buses leaving at other times. Jaffna to Akkaraipattu Departure times: 05:30 / 09:45 / […]
Latest Trincomalee Bus Timetable
This is the latest bus schedule for government (red) buses leaving from Trincomalee bus station. There should be at least the same number of private (blue) buses leaving at other times. Trincomalee to Akkaraipattu (via Batticaloa) Departure times: 05:30 / […]
Latest Ella Bus Timetable
This is the latest bus schedule for government (red) buses leaving from Ella bus station. There should be at least the same number of private (blue) buses leaving at other times. Ella to Ampara Departure times: 06:30 / 07:40 / […]
Reserve a Bus Seat in Advance in Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay For information on buses to and from Arugam Bay please see Getting Here. Reserve in Person You can only reserve tickets in advance on some private buses (not the government red buses). Go to the private bus stand […]
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