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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

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    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. Drive  225.8 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Thirukkovilcar car 225.8 km
    3h 56m
    Rs 10,191–14,719

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain train Kandy / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    13h 4m
    Rs 6,776–9,374

  5. Bus via Veyangoda

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Wellawatta 42'nd Lanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus bus
    14h 8m

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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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