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There are 6 ways to get from Thulhiriya to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alawwa to Maradanatrain train Kandy
    23 min
    Rs 1,517–3,275

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alawwa to Colombobus bus
    1h 17m
    Rs 1,093–1,446

  3. Drive 62.4 km

    1. Drive from Thulhiriya to Colombocar car 62.4 km
    1h 3m
    Rs 2,836–4,096

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thulhiriya to Colombotaxi taxi 62.4 km
    1h 3m
    Rs 17,000–21,000

  5. Train via Fort Station

    1. Take the train from Alawwa to Fort Stationtrain train Kandy
    1h 9m
    Rs 1,517–3,275

  6. Bus via Alawwa

    1. Take the bus from Alawwa to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    1h 28m
    Rs 2,617–2,974

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  • Distance: 67 km
  • Duration: 23 min

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Alawwa to Maradana 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Alawwa to Colombo once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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