There are 5 ways to get from Thangappuwa to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Thangappuwa to Kandytaxi
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
3h 40mRs 3,888–6,176Taxi, bus
cheapest- Take the taxi from Thangappuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
5h 13mRs 3,165–3,720Drive 150.6 km
- Drive from Thangappuwa to Colombocar 150.6 km
2h 59mRs 6,775–9,785Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thangappuwa to Colombotaxi 150.6 km
2h 59mRs 41,000–49,000Train
- Take the train from Wattegama to Colombo Forttrain Matale
4h 49mRs 3,378–5,574
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thangappuwa to Colombo is to taxi and bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3800 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Thangappuwa to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct train from Thangappuwa to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Wattegama and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Thangappuwa and Colombo is 159 km. The road distance is 150.6 km.
The best way to get from Thangappuwa to Colombo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Thangappuwa to Colombo, including transfers.
Thangappuwa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wattegama station.
Thangappuwa to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thangappuwa to Colombo is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Thangappuwa to Colombo.
There are 1402+ hotels available in Colombo.
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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Wattegama to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–49,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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