There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Thalgaswala by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ahungallatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Ahungalla to Thalgaswalataxi
2h 3mRs 6,734–9,913Drive 111 km
cheapest- Drive from Colombo to Thalgaswalacar 111 km
1h 36mRs 4,956–7,159Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
3h 38mRs 5,114–7,111Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Thalgaswalataxi 111 km
1h 36mRs 30,000–37,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thalgaswala is to drive which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500 and takes 1h 36m.
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 Ambalangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
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 Ambalangoda 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 2685+ 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 Ambalangoda every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 310–350 and the journey takes 3h. Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT also services this route once daily.
- 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 Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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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