There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple by train, plane, 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.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
5h 43mRs 18,143–107,699Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain
- Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus
18h 32mRs 3,049–7,180Bus
- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
14h 27mRs 3,130–3,677Drive 198.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kataragama templecar 198.1 km
3h 26mRs 8,716–12,590Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kataragama templetaxi 198.1 km
3h 26mRs 21,000–26,000
Batticaloa to Kataragama temple by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700 and takes 14h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kataragama temple is 378 km. The road distance is 198.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple without a car is to bus which takes 14h 27m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kataragama temple is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple.
There are 397+ hotels available in Kataragama temple.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple via Colombo Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 14h 27m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- 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 950–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,700–2,300
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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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