There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Thelwatta by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
1h 45mRs 1,853–3,741Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
3h 8mRs 1,614–2,811Bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurundugaha Heththapmabus Ex 1-41
2h 13mRs 2,993–3,528Drive 95.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Thelwattacar 95.7 km
1h 43mRs 4,305–6,219Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Thelwattataxi 95.7 km
1h 43mRs 26,000–32,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thelwatta is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thelwatta is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Thelwatta. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurundugaha Heththapma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Thelwatta. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Colombo and Thelwatta is 100 km. The road distance is 95.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thelwatta without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Colombo to Thelwatta, including transfers.
Colombo to Thelwatta bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Thelwatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thelwatta is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3600 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thelwatta, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, 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 Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Thelwatta bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
Colombo to Thelwatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Thelwatta is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Colombo to Thelwatta.
There are 2856+ hotels available in Thelwatta.