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How to get fromThirukethiswaram to Colomboby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thirukethiswaram to Colombo by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Thirukethiswaram to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Vavuniya to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    6h 2m
    Rs 4,774–7,306

  2. Taxi, bus via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Thirukethiswaram to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Jaffna
    8h 32m
    Rs 4,341–5,525

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Thirukethiswaram to Omanthaitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Omanthai to Pettahbus bus
    6h 35m
    Rs 6,296–7,023

  4. Drive 286 km

    1. Drive from Thirukethiswaram to Colombocar car 286 km
    4h 52m
    Rs 12,996–18,772

  5. Taxi, train via Vavuniya

    1. Take the taxi from Thirukethiswaram to Thandikulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Thandikulam to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    7h 46m
    Rs 4,773–7,305

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 322 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Thirukethiswaram, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Thirukethiswaram to Colombo. However, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya then take the train to Colombo Fort. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Omanthai then take the bus to Pettah.

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