Taking the red bus from Pettah Central bus stand to the south

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Emma L.5405 rep2
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We want to catch a normal red CTB bus from Pettah to Matara. Where exactly do they park, because the bus stand is massive and chaotic.

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Emma L.5405 rep2

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Pettah has two bus stands. The Red CTB (government) buses leave from the Central Bus Stand, which is the massive concrete terminal with proper bays. The private white/blue buses leave from Bastian Mawatha just across the road. For Matara, look for route 32. Just ask any conductor in a khaki uniform for "Matara", and they will point you to the exact bay.

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Bhante S.7560 rep1

If you want AC, do not go to Pettah. Go to the Makumbura Multimodal Center in Kottawa instead.

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Noah D.6470 rep2

Get on the bus at Pettah, do not try to catch it later down Galle Road, because it will be completely full and you will have to stand for 4 hours.

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Dr. Nimal.5910 rep1

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