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How to get fromColombo to Thirappaneby plane, taxi, train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Thirappane by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeCMB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Thirappanetaxi
    1h 49m
    Rs 27,624–114,055
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapurabus15-1-1 / ...
    6h 9m
    Rs 3,126–3,690
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to ThalawatrainMt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    4h 25m
    Rs 4,139–9,390
  4. Drive 192.3 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Thirappanecar192.3 km
    3h
    Rs 8,043–11,618

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration25 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,211Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Thalawa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Anuradhapura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 700–800 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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