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How to get fromTalpe to Thulhiriyaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Talpe to Thulhiriya by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Talpe to Galletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Warakapolabus bus
    4h 5m

  2. Train, bus via Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Talpe to Moratuwatrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the bus from Moratuwa to Ambepussabus bus 17
    5h 56m
    Rs 864–3,754

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Talpe to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Alawwatrain train Colombo
    5h 36m
    Rs 1,728–6,259

  4. Drive  173.6 km

    1. Drive from Talpe to Thulhiriyacar car 173.6 km
    2h 13m
    Rs 7,827–11,306

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Talpe to Thulhiriyataxi taxi 173.6 km
    2h 13m
    Rs 26,000–32,000

  6. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KCT - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Thulhiriyataxi taxi
    2h 28m
    Rs 26,887–110,412

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ahangama to Alawwabus bus
    5h 14m
    Rs 2,365–4,477

Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 11,034Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Talpe, Sri Lanka and Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Talpe to Thulhiriya via Fort Station, Colombo Fort, and Alawwa in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Ahangama to Alawwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 59m.

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