There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple by plane, bus, car, taxi, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
1h 5mRs 14,329–88,989Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
14h 32mRs 3,130–3,677Drive 198.2 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kataragama templecar 198.2 km
3h 26mRs 8,976–12,965Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kataragama templetaxi 198.2 km
3h 26mRs 21,000–26,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Gampolatrain
- Take the bus from Gampola to Kataragamabus
18h 57mRs 3,479–7,380
Batticaloa to Kataragama temple by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 90000.
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 32m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kataragama temple is 198 km. The road distance is 198.2 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple without a car is to bus which takes 14h 32m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 90000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3700 and takes 14h 32m.
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.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batticaloa to Kataragama temple via Colombo Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 14h 32m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Gampola to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- 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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