There are 4 ways to get from Akuressa to Kataragama by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Weligama to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
11h 36mRs 4,881–5,928Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Weligama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
12h 37mRs 4,011–7,420Drive 118.9 km
- Drive from Akuressa to Kataragamacar 118.9 km
1h 46mRs 5,373–7,761Taxi
- Take the taxi from Akuressa to Kataragamataxi 118.9 km
1h 46mRs 18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akuressa to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 6000 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Akuressa to Kataragama is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Akuressa to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Akuressa and Kataragama is 398 km. The road distance is 118.9 km.
The best way to get from Akuressa to Kataragama without a car is to bus which takes 11h 36m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 11h 36m to get from Akuressa to Kataragama, including transfers.
Akuressa to Kataragama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Weligama station.
Akuressa to Kataragama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akuressa to Kataragama is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Akuressa to Kataragama.
There are 432+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Akuressa, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Akuressa to Kataragama via Weligama, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Weligama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
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