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How to get fromThangappuwa to Colomboby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thangappuwa to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Thangappuwa to Kandytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train Kandy / ...
    3h 30m
    Rs 3,865–6,149

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Thangappuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Kandy
    4h 4m
    Rs 3,073–3,611

  3. Drive 150.3 km

    1. Drive from Thangappuwa to Colombocar car 150.3 km
    2h 59m
    Rs 6,701–9,679

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thangappuwa to Colombotaxi taxi 150.3 km
    2h 59m
    Rs 41,000–49,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wattegama to Colombo Forttrain train Matale
    4h 49m
    Rs 3,378–5,574

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 156.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Thangappuwa, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Wattegama to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 59m.

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