There are 7 ways to get from Talpe to Thulhiriya by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane KCT - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Thulhiriyataxi
1h 33mRs 25,887–105,412Train, bus via Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
cheapest- Take the train from Talpe to Moratuwatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Ambepussabus 17
5h 56mRs 864–3,754Train, bus
- Take the train from Talpe to Galletrain
- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawathabus
- Take the bus from Kadawatha to Warakapolabus
4h 5mTrain
- Take the train from Talpe to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Alawwatrain Colombo
5h 36mRs 1,728–6,259Drive 173.6 km
- Drive from Talpe to Thulhiriyacar 173.6 km
2h 13mRs 7,911–11,426Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talpe to Thulhiriyataxi 173.6 km
2h 13mRs 26,000–32,000Bus
- Take the bus from Ahangama to Alawwabus
5h 14mRs 2,365–4,477
Koggala (KCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talpe to Thulhiriya is to train and bus via Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 3800 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Talpe to Thulhiriya is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Talpe to Thulhiriya. However, there are services departing from Ahangama and arriving at Alawwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Talpe to Thulhiriya. However, there are services departing from Talpe and arriving at Alawwa via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Talpe and Thulhiriya is 194 km. The road distance is 173.6 km.
The best way to get from Talpe to Thulhiriya without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Talpe to Thulhiriya, including transfers.
Talpe to Thulhiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Ahangama station.
Talpe to Thulhiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talpe station.
The best way to get from Talpe to Thulhiriya is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4500 and takes 5h 14m.
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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Talpe to Galle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Talpe to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 218–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,636
- 2nd Class
- Rs 218
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,963
Train from Colombo Fort to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Talpe to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 185–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,383
- 2nd Class
- Rs 185
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,661
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
Bus from Moratuwa to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 280–320
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 280–320
- Semi Lux
- Rs 330–460
- Super Lux
- Rs 600–800
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kadawatha to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ahangama to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–32,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Talpe to Thulhiriya bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Alawwa station.
Talpe to Thulhiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talpe to Thulhiriya is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Talpe to Thulhiriya.
There are 111+ hotels available in Thulhiriya.