There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Talalla Retreat by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Matara Bus Station
best- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 46mRs 1,134–1,381Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fort Station to Kakanaduratrain Maradana
3h 31mRs 610–3,471Drive 163.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Talalla Retreatcar 163.7 km
2h 13mRs 7,200–10,400Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Talalla Retreattaxi 163.7 km
2h 13mRs 45,000–55,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Devinuwarabus
3h 22mRs 1,255–1,617
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Talalla Retreat is to bus via Matara Bus Station which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Talalla Retreat is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo station to Talalla Retreat station. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Talalla Retreat. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kakanadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Colombo and Talalla Retreat is 165 km. The road distance is 163.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Talalla Retreat without a car is to bus via Matara Bus Station which takes 2h 46m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Colombo to Talalla Retreat, including transfers.
Colombo to Talalla Retreat bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Talalla Retreat train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Talalla Retreat is to bus via Matara Bus Station which takes 2h 46m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Talalla Retreat, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–590 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kakanadura 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 240–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kakanadura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Devinuwara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 45,000–55,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Talalla Retreat bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Matara Bus Station.
Colombo to Talalla Retreat train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kakanadura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Talalla Retreat is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Colombo to Talalla Retreat.
There are 2939+ hotels available in Talalla Retreat.