There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Thampalakamam by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Colombo to Palampoddarubus
5h 4mRs 1,763–2,333Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Mollipothanatrain Colombo- Trincomalee
7h 21mRs 2,329–4,367Drive 239.5 km
- Drive from Colombo to Thampalakamamcar 239.5 km
3h 50mRs 10,912–15,762Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Palampoddarubus
3h 48mRs 25,325–123,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thampalakamam is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thampalakamam is to fly and bus which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Thampalakamam. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Palampoddaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Thampalakamam. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Mollipothana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Colombo and Thampalakamam is 250 km. The road distance is 239.5 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thampalakamam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Colombo to Thampalakamam, including transfers.
Colombo to Thampalakamam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Thampalakamam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thampalakamam is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thampalakamam, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Palampoddaru once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Mollipothana once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Mollipothana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Thampalakamam bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Palampoddaru station.
Colombo to Thampalakamam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mollipothana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Thampalakamam is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Colombo to Thampalakamam.
There are 460+ hotels available in Thampalakamam.