There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Talduwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to AhangamaMaradana
2h 41mRs 235–4,300Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus StationColombo
3h 5mRs 9,033–10,580Drive 138.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Talduwa138.4 km
1h 53mRs 5,798–8,374Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Talduwa138.4 km
1h 53mRs 39,000–47,000
Colombo to Talduwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Talduwa is to train which costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 4300 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Talduwa is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Ahangama. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Colombo and Talduwa is 135 km. The road distance is 138.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Talduwa without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 4300.
The train from Fort Station to Ahangama takes 2h 41m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Colombo to Talduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Talduwa is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 230 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 3h 5m.
Colombo to Talduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ahangama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Talduwa is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Colombo to Talduwa.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Talduwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Ahangama 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 235–4,300 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 530–580 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ahangama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 235–4,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,300
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,763
- 2nd Class
- Rs 235
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,116
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–47,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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