There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Omanthai by bus, train, or car
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Colombo to Omanthai by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Omanthai is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Omanthai is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Omanthai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Omanthai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Colombo and Omanthai is 284 km. The road distance is 268.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Omanthai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs Rs. 2139.
The bus from Pettah to Omanthai takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Colombo to Omanthai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Omanthai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Omanthai is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs Rs. 2139. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Omanthai, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Omanthai twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,139 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Omanthai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Omanthai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Omanthai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,139
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Omanthai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Omanthai station.
Colombo to Omanthai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Omanthai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Omanthai is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Colombo to Omanthai.
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