There are 4 ways to get from Opatha to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Opatha to Aluthgamataxi
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
1h 54mRs 9,735–12,987Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-41
2h 3mRs 1,859–2,179Drive 80.4 km
- Drive from Opatha to Colombocar 80.4 km
1h 12mRs 3,611–5,215Taxi
- Take the taxi from Opatha to Colombotaxi 80.4 km
1h 12mRs 22,000–27,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Opatha to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2200 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Opatha to Colombo is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Opatha to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kurundugaha Heththapma and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Opatha and Colombo is 85 km. The road distance is 80.4 km.
The best way to get from Opatha to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Opatha to Colombo, including transfers.
Opatha to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Opatha to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Opatha to Colombo is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Opatha to Colombo.
There are 1449+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Opatha, Southern, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 320–360 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Aluthgama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–360
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–360
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–27,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
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