There are 3 ways to get from Badulla to Kataragama by bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Badulla to Kataragama is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Badulla station to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Badulla Main Bus Station and arriving at Kataragama via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Badulla and Kataragama is 129 km. The road distance is 100.7 km.
The best way to get from Badulla to Kataragama without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Badulla to Kataragama, including transfers.
Badulla to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ella station.
Badulla to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kataragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Kataragama is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Badulla to Kataragama.
There are 420+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ella to Kataragama twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 370–910 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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- +94 011-2587372
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- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ella to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–910
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 880–910
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