There are 4 ways to get from Talawakelle to Colombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Talawakelle to Colombobus
4h 57mRs 1,046–1,609Train
- Take the train from Talawakele to Fort Stationtrain Badulla
5h 38mRs 1,622–3,480Drive 134.4 km
- Drive from Talawakelle to Colombocar 134.4 km
2h 24mRs 6,046–8,733Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talawakelle to Colombotaxi 134.4 km
2h 24mRs 37,000–44,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Talawakelle to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1700 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Talawakelle to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Talawakelle to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Talawakelle and arriving at Colombo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Talawakelle to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Talawakele and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Talawakelle and Colombo is 138 km. The road distance is 134.4 km.
The best way to get from Talawakelle to Colombo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1700.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Talawakelle to Colombo, including transfers.
Talawakelle to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Talawakelle station.
Talawakelle to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talawakele station.
The best way to get from Talawakelle to Colombo is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Talawakelle, 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Talawakele to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- 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 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–44,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Talawakelle to Colombo bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Talawakelle to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talawakelle to Colombo is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Talawakelle to Colombo.
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