There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Thihariya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Veyangodatrain Colombo
47 minRs 1,570–3,314Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo to Nittambuwabus
49 minRs 1,141–1,470Drive 35.6 km
- Drive from Colombo to Thihariyacar 35.6 km
37 minRs 1,569–2,267Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Thihariyataxi 35.6 km
37 minRs 9,500–12,000Bus via Pettah
- Take the bus from Pettah to Nittambuwabus
54 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thihariya is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thihariya is to drive which takes 37 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2300.
The distance between Colombo and Thihariya is 42 km. The road distance is 35.6 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thihariya without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Colombo to Thihariya, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thihariya is to train which takes 47 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 49 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Thihariya is 36 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Colombo to Thihariya.
There are 535+ hotels available in Thihariya.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thihariya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Veyangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Colombo to Nittambuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 45 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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