There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Tholangamuwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Ambepussatrain Colombo
1h 17mRs 1,818–3,639Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Kaduwelabus
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Ambepussabus 17
3h 6mRs 973–1,256Drive 61 km
- Drive from Colombo to Tholangamuwacar 61 km
1h 1mRs 2,771–4,002Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Tholangamuwataxi 61 km
1h 1mRs 16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Tholangamuwa is to bus which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1300 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Tholangamuwa is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Tholangamuwa. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Ambepussa via Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Tholangamuwa. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Ambepussa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Colombo and Tholangamuwa is 66 km. The road distance is 61 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Tholangamuwa without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Colombo to Tholangamuwa, including transfers.
Colombo to Tholangamuwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Tholangamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Tholangamuwa is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1300 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Tholangamuwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Ambepussa 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colombo to Ambepussa via Kaduwela in around 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kaduwela to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 190–220
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 190–220
- Semi Lux
- Rs 200–290
- Super Lux
- Rs 390–490
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Tholangamuwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Colombo to Tholangamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Tholangamuwa is 61 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Colombo to Tholangamuwa.
There are 118+ hotels available in Tholangamuwa.