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

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Thirukethiswaram 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 Thirukethiswaramtaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    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 Thirukethiswaramtaxi taxi
    8h 31m
    Rs 4,263–5,598

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Vavuniyatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Thirukethiswaramtaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    Rs 4,751–7,352

  4. Drive 286.4 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Thirukethiswaramcar car 286.4 km
    4h 54m
    Rs 13,016–18,800

  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 Thirukethiswaramtaxi taxi
    5h 30m

  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 Thirukethiswaramtaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    Rs 4,779–7,256

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: 361.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

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

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