There are 3 ways to get from Balapitiya to Kataragama by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Beliattatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Beliatta to Kataragamataxi
3h 32mRs 26,883–34,807Drive 181 km
cheapest- Drive from Balapitiya to Kataragamacar 181 km
2h 16mRs 8,183–11,819Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Kataragamataxi 181 km
2h 16mRs 19,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Kataragama is to drive which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Balapitiya to Kataragama is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
The distance between Balapitiya and Kataragama is 193 km. The road distance is 181 km.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Kataragama without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 32m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 35000.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Balapitiya to Kataragama, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Balapitiya to Kataragama is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Balapitiya to Kataragama.
There are 432+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Balapitiya, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Balapitiya to Kataragama. However, you can take the taxi to Ambalangoda, take the train to Beliatta, then take the taxi to Kataragama. Alternatively, you can drive from Balapitiya to Kataragama in around 2h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambalangoda to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–31,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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