There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Thiranagama by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwatrain Maradana
1h 45mRs 1,723–3,541Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Hikkaduwabus
2h 2mRs 1,290–1,675Drive 102.4 km
- Drive from Colombo to Thiranagamacar 102.4 km
1h 50mRs 4,621–6,675Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Thiranagamataxi 102.4 km
1h 50mRs 28,000–34,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT)plane CMB - KCT
2h 11mRs 35,475–162,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thiranagama is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thiranagama is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Thiranagama. However, there are services departing from Colombo and arriving at Hikkaduwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Thiranagama. 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 Thiranagama is 99 km. The road distance is 102.4 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thiranagama without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Colombo to Thiranagama, including transfers.
Colombo to Thiranagama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Colombo station.
Colombo to Thiranagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thiranagama is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 2h 2m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 35000 - Rs. 170000 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thiranagama, 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.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Hikkaduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- [email protected]
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Colombo to Thiranagama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Colombo to Thiranagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Hikkaduwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Thiranagama is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Colombo to Thiranagama.
There are 2887+ hotels available in Thiranagama.