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How to get fromColombo to Thalapathpitiyaby bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Thalapathpitiya by bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Wijerama Junctionbus bus Colombo-Passara
    23 min
    Rs 2,200–2,500

  2. Drive  14.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colombo to Thalapathpitiyacar car 14.1 km
    18 min
    Rs 632–912

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Thalapathpitiyataxi taxi 14.1 km
    18 min
    Rs 3,800–4,600

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Colombo to Thalapathpitiyawalk walk 15.1 km
    3h 1m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12.6 km
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thalapathpitiya, Sri Lanka?

Superline Travels operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Wijerama Junction once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,200–2,500 and the journey takes 23 min.

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