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How to get fromKandy to Thirukkovilby bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Thirukkovil by bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus via Ambepussa

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Wellawattabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    12h 57m
    Rs 5,811–6,730

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain train Kandy / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    13h 13m
    Rs 5,676–9,774

  3. Drive 225.8 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Thirukkovilcar car 225.8 km
    3h 56m
    Rs 10,079–14,559

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Thirukkoviltaxi taxi 225.8 km
    3h 56m
    Rs 16,000–20,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Kandy
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    13h 23m
    Rs 5,896–6,831

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 463.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 57m

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.

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