There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Thelwatta Junction by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Negombobus
55 minTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Negombotrain Colombo
1h 21mRs 1,100–2,500Drive 35.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Thelwatta Junctioncar 35.6 km
30 minRs 1,509–2,180Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Thelwatta Junctiontaxi 35.6 km
30 minRs 9,500–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thelwatta Junction is to train which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2500 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thelwatta Junction is to drive which takes 30 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pettah and arriving at Negombo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Negombo. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Colombo and Thelwatta Junction is 38 km. The road distance is 35.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thelwatta Junction without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs .
The bus from Pettah to Negombo takes 55 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Colombo to Thelwatta Junction bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Thelwatta Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thelwatta Junction is to bus which takes 55 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2500 and takes 1h 21m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thelwatta Junction, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Negombo twice daily, and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Negombo 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,500 and the journey takes 1h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,500
- 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 1,100–2,500
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Thelwatta Junction bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Negombo station.
Colombo to Thelwatta Junction train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Negombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Thelwatta Junction is 36 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Colombo to Thelwatta Junction.
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