There are 5 ways to get from Thihariya to Akurana by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
1h 55mRs 2,212–2,669Train
cheapest- Take the train from Veyangoda to Katugastotatrain Colombo
3h 14mRs 2,075–4,093Drive 88.6 km
- Drive from Thihariya to Akuranacar 88.6 km
1h 31mRs 4,014–5,797Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thihariya to Akuranataxi 88.6 km
1h 31mRs 4,500–5,500Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 42mRs 21,574–120,160
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thihariya to Akurana is to bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Thihariya to Akurana is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thihariya to Akurana. However, there are services departing from Ambepussa and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Thihariya to Akurana. However, there are services departing from Veyangoda and arriving at Katugastota via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Thihariya and Akurana is 89 km. The road distance is 88.6 km.
The best way to get from Thihariya to Akurana without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Thihariya to Akurana, including transfers.
Thihariya to Akurana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambepussa station.
Thihariya to Akurana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Veyangoda station.
The best way to get from Thihariya to Akurana is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 3h 14m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 120000 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Thihariya, Sri Lanka and Akurana, Central, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambepussa to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Veyangoda to Katugastota 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Veyangoda to Katugastota
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Thihariya to Akurana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Thihariya to Akurana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Katugastota station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thihariya to Akurana is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Thihariya to Akurana.
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