There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Thelwatta by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
1h 45mRs 1,703–3,491Bus via Ambalangoda
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus 2-3 / ...
3h 8mRs 1,264–2,311Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwabus
2h 3mRs 1,320–1,725Drive 95.7 km
- Drive from Colombo to Thelwattacar 95.7 km
1h 43mRs 4,369–6,311Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Thelwattataxi 95.7 km
1h 43mRs 26,000–32,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thelwatta is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thelwatta is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Thelwatta. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Thelwatta. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Colombo and Thelwatta is 100 km. The road distance is 95.7 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thelwatta without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Colombo to Thelwatta, including transfers.
Colombo to Thelwatta bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Thelwatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thelwatta is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thelwatta, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–350
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–350
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–32,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Thelwatta bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Colombo to Thelwatta train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Thelwatta is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Colombo to Thelwatta.
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