There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Opatha by train, taxi, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Opathataxi
1h 47mRs 3,334–5,513Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 8mRs 1,893–2,228Drive 80.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Opathacar 80.9 km
1h 13mRs 3,581–5,172Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Opathataxi 80.9 km
1h 13mRs 22,000–27,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Opatha is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Opatha is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Opatha. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Colombo and Opatha is 94 km. The road distance is 80.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Opatha without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Colombo to Opatha, including transfers.
Colombo to Opatha bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Opatha bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Opatha is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Colombo to Opatha.
There are 1163+ hotels available in Opatha.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Opatha, Southern, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma hourly. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Ahungalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–27,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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