There are 4 ways to get from Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thambuttegama to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
3h 59mRs 1,300–3,100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 57
4h 38mRs 987–1,157Drive 168.9 km
- Drive from Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombocar 168.9 km
3h 4mRs 7,616–11,001Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombotaxi 168.9 km
3h 4mRs 46,000–55,000
Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1200 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombo is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thambuttegama and arriving at Colombo Fort. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat and Colombo is 179 km. The road distance is 168.9 km.
The best way to get from Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100.
The train from Thambuttegama to Colombo Fort takes 3h 59m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Thambuttegama station.
The best way to get from Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombo is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1200 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Thambuttegama to Colombo Fort twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost Rs 600–700 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Thambuttegama to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 46,000–55,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombo is 169 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Thambuttegama Divisional Secretariat to Colombo.
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