There are 4 ways to get from Upper Kotmale Dam to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Talawakelle to Colombobus
5h 19mRs 700–1,200Train
- Take the train from Talawakele to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
5h 55mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 133.3 km
- Drive from Upper Kotmale Dam to Colombocar 133.3 km
2h 22mRs 6,014–8,686Taxi
- Take the taxi from Upper Kotmale Dam to Colombotaxi 133.3 km
2h 22mRs 36,000–44,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Upper Kotmale Dam to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 1200 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Upper Kotmale Dam to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Talawakelle and arriving at Colombo. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Talawakele and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Upper Kotmale Dam and Colombo is 137 km. The road distance is 133.3 km.
The best way to get from Upper Kotmale Dam to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 1200.
The bus from Talawakelle to Colombo takes 4h 51m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Upper Kotmale Dam to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Talawakelle station.
Upper Kotmale Dam to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talawakele station.
The best way to get from Upper Kotmale Dam to Colombo is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Upper Kotmale Dam, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Talawakelle to Colombo every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 700–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Talawakele to Fort Station twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Talawakele to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Talawakelle to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–44,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Upper Kotmale Dam to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Upper Kotmale Dam to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Upper Kotmale Dam to Colombo is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Upper Kotmale Dam to Colombo.
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