There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Great Western Station by plane, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
1h 38mRs 23,375–122,407Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Talawakellebus
5h 2mRs 1,195–1,711Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Inguruoyatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Inguruoya to Great Western Stationtaxi
4h 56mRs 3,811–6,026Drive 139.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Great Western Stationcar 139.2 km
2h 33mRs 6,321–9,130Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Great Western Stationtaxi 139.2 km
2h 33mRs 38,000–46,000Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Talawakeletrain Colombo
5h 30mRs 1,827–3,677
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Great Western Station is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1800 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Great Western Station is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Great Western Station. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Talawakelle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Great Western Station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Talawakele via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Colombo and Great Western Station is 143 km. The road distance is 139.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Great Western Station without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 56m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Colombo to Great Western Station, including transfers.
Colombo to Great Western Station bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Great Western Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Great Western Station is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1800 and takes 5h 2m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Great Western Station, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Talawakelle every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Inguruoya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Fort Station to Talawakele
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Talawakelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–46,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Great Western Station bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Talawakelle station.
Colombo to Great Western Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Talawakele station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Great Western Station is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Colombo to Great Western Station.
There are 1033+ hotels available in Great Western Station.