There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Omanthai by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Omanthaibus
4h 25mRs 2,257Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Omanthaitrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
5h 29mRs 1,300–8,500Drive 268.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Omanthaicar 268.7 km
4h 26mRs 11,275–16,286Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus Colombo
7h 13mRs 1,613–2,347
Colombo to Omanthai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Omanthai is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 8500 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Omanthai is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 2257.
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 25m.
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 283 km. The road distance is 268.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Omanthai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs Rs. 2257.
The bus from Pettah to Omanthai takes 4h 25m 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 25m and costs Rs. 2257. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 8500 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 2,257 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Omanthai once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–8,500 and the journey takes 5h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Omanthai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–8,500
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Omanthai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,257
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,397
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 850–950
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,500
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,000–2,500
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More Questions & Answers
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 26m to drive from Colombo to Omanthai.
There are seven+ hotels available in Omanthai.