There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Thirukkovil by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Thirukkoviltaxi
6h 15mRs 5,279–7,975Bus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattubus
9h 28mRs 5,586–6,347Drive 337.8 km
- Drive from Colombo to Thirukkovilcar 337.8 km
5h 34mRs 14,953–21,599Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus
6h 50mRs 29,838–146,722
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thirukkovil is to bus which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thirukkovil is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Thirukkovil. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Akkaraipattu via Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Colombo and Thirukkovil is 423 km. The road distance is 337.8 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Thirukkovil without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 15m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Colombo to Thirukkovil, including transfers.
Colombo to Thirukkovil bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Wellawatta station.
Colombo to Thirukkovil bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Akkaraipattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Thirukkovil is 338 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Colombo to Thirukkovil.
There are 15+ hotels available in Thirukkovil.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thirukkovil, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattu once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,500–2,900 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Wellawatta to Akkaraipattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,900–4,700
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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