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How to get fromColombo to Ketheeswaram templeby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Ketheeswaram temple by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Omanthaibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Ketheeswaram templetaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    Rs 6,264–7,064

  2. Bus, taxi via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Vavuniyabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Ketheeswaram templetaxi taxi
    8h 33m
    Rs 4,363–5,598

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Ketheeswaram templetaxi taxi
    6h 16m
    Rs 4,851–7,352

  4. Drive 286.8 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Ketheeswaram templecar car 286.8 km
    4h 55m
    Rs 13,034–18,827

  5. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Ketheeswaram templetaxi taxi
    5h 32m

  6. Train, taxi via Vavuniya

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Thandikulamtrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    2. Take the taxi from Thandikulam to Ketheeswaram templetaxi taxi
    6h 52m
    Rs 4,879–7,356

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,666Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 362 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ketheeswaram temple, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ketheeswaram temple. However, you can take the bus to Omanthai then take the taxi to Ketheeswaram temple. Alternatively, you can take the train to Vavuniya then take the taxi to Ketheeswaram temple.

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