There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Thalgaswala 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 Thalgaswalataxi
2h 3mRs 6,734–9,913Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 14mRs 3,693–4,428Drive 111 km
- Drive from Colombo to Thalgaswalacar 111 km
1h 36mRs 4,991–7,209Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Thalgaswalataxi 111 km
1h 36mRs 30,000–37,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thalgaswala is to bus which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4500 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thalgaswala is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Thalgaswala. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Colombo and Thalgaswala is 112 km. The road distance is 111 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thalgaswala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 3m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Colombo to Thalgaswala, including transfers.
Colombo to Thalgaswala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Thalgaswala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Thalgaswala is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Colombo to Thalgaswala.
There are 2740+ hotels available in Thalgaswala.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thalgaswala, 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
- [email protected]
- 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
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–37,000
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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