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How to get fromColombo to Theldeniyayaby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Theldeniyaya by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy to Theldeniyayataxi taxi
    4h 20m
    Rs 6,176–8,974

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Theldeniyayataxi taxi
    4h 49m
    Rs 5,298–6,433

  3. Drive 211.3 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Theldeniyayacar car 211.3 km
    3h 44m
    Rs 9,624–13,902

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Theldeniyayataxi taxi
    2h 42m
    Rs 27,875–126,607

  5. Train, taxi via Kandy

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Wattegamatrain train Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Wattegama to Theldeniyayataxi taxi
    5h 56m
    Rs 5,987–8,990

  6. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Theldeniyayataxi taxi
    2h 42m
    Rs 26,475–126,107

  7. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane CMB - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Theldeniyayataxi taxi
    3h 30m
    Rs 29,975–138,607

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 14,427Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Theldeniyaya.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Theldeniyaya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Theldeniyaya. However, you can take the train to Kandy then take the taxi to Theldeniyaya. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station then take the taxi to Theldeniyaya.

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