There are 3 ways to get from Ampara to Kataragama temple by bus, car, or taxi
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 Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
15h 45mRs 4,507–5,472Drive 147.4 km
- Drive from Ampara to Kataragama templecar 147.4 km
2h 39mRs 6,655–9,612Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ampara to Kataragama templetaxi 147.4 km
2h 39mRs 16,000–20,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ampara to Kataragama temple is to bus which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ampara to Kataragama temple is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ampara to Kataragama temple. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between Ampara and Kataragama temple is 610 km. The road distance is 147.4 km.
The best way to get from Ampara to Kataragama temple without a car is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 15h 45m to get from Ampara to Kataragama temple, including transfers.
Ampara to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Ampara to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ampara to Kataragama temple is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Ampara to Kataragama temple.
There are 394+ hotels available in Kataragama temple.
What companies run services between Ampara, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ampara to Kataragama temple via Kalmunai, Colombo Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 15h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
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