There are 4 ways to get from Fort to Thihariya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain Colombo
47 minRs 1,570–3,314Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwabus Colombo
1h 44mRs 498–582Drive 35.6 km
- Drive from Fort to Thihariyacar 35.6 km
36 minRs 1,603–2,316Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fort to Thihariyataxi 35.6 km
36 minRs 9,500–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort to Thihariya is to bus which costs Rs. 490 - Rs. 600 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Fort to Thihariya is to drive which takes 36 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort to Thihariya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort station to Thihariya. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Veyangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Fort and Thihariya is 42 km. The road distance is 35.6 km.
The best way to get from Fort to Thihariya without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Fort to Thihariya, including transfers.
Fort to Thihariya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Fort to Thihariya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Fort to Thihariya is to train which takes 47 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 490 - Rs. 600 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Fort, Western, Sri Lanka and Thihariya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Veyangoda every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–180 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–180
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–180
- Semi Lux
- Rs 160–230
- Super Lux
- Rs 300–380
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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
Fort to Thihariya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Fort to Thihariya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Veyangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort to Thihariya is 36 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Fort to Thihariya.
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