There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Thirukkovil by bus, car, taxi, or train
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Bus via Ambepussa
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Wellawattabus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus
12h 57mRs 5,811–6,730Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus
13h 13mRs 5,676–9,774Drive 225.5 km
- Drive from Kandy to Thirukkovilcar 225.5 km
3h 56mRs 10,249–14,803Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Thirukkoviltaxi 225.5 km
3h 56mRs 11,000–14,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus
13h 23mRs 5,896–6,831
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Thirukkovil is to bus via Ambepussa which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000 and takes 12h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Thirukkovil is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Thirukkovil. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Akkaraipattu via Ambepussa and Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
The distance between Kandy and Thirukkovil is 464 km. The road distance is 225.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Thirukkovil without a car is to bus via Ambepussa which takes 12h 57m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 12h 57m to get from Kandy to Thirukkovil, including transfers.
Kandy to Thirukkovil bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Thirukkovil bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Thirukkovil is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Kandy to Thirukkovil.
There are 13+ hotels available in Thirukkovil.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Thirukkovil, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kandy to Thirukkovil via Ambepussa, Wellawatta, and Akkaraipattu in around 12h 57m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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