There are 5 ways to get from Thirukkovil to Colombo by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Thirukkovil to Batticaloa (BTC)taxi
- Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
2h 33mRs 24,619–105,868Bus via Kalmunai
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
7h 27mRs 4,213–5,161Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Thirukkovil to Batticaloataxi
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maradanatrain Batticaloa
8h 27mRs 5,199–7,908Drive 337.3 km
- Drive from Thirukkovil to Colombocar 337.3 km
5h 33mRs 14,427–20,839Bus
- Take the bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawattabus
9h 27mRs 5,522–6,372
Batticaloa (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thirukkovil to Colombo is to bus via Kalmunai which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Thirukkovil to Colombo is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 33m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thirukkovil to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Colombo Pettah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Thirukkovil and Colombo is 317 km. The road distance is 337.3 km.
The best way to get from Thirukkovil to Colombo without a car is to bus via Kalmunai which takes 7h 27m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Thirukkovil to Colombo, including transfers.
Thirukkovil to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Thirukkovil to Colombo bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thirukkovil to Colombo is 337 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Thirukkovil to Colombo.
There are 1349+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Thirukkovil, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,300–2,900 and the journey takes 6h 51m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- 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 Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,900–4,900
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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