There are 3 ways to get from Chennai to Kataragama by plane 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.
Fly to Weerawila International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane MAA - WRZ
38h 52mRs 41,106–113,735Fly to Hatton, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hatton (NUF)plane MAA - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kataragamataxi
16h 6mRs 53,106–132,135Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kandy (KDW)plane MAA - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kataragamataxi
16h 38mRs 58,106–137,135
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kataragama is to fly which costs Rs. 41000 - Rs. 120000 and takes 38h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kataragama is to fly and taxi which takes 16h 6m and costs Rs. 50000 - Rs. 140000.
The distance between Chennai and Kataragama is 798 km.
It takes approximately 38h 52m to get from Chennai to Kataragama, including transfers.
There are 402+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
IndiGo Airlines, Cinnamon Air, and SriLankan Airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) twice daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Colombo, Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–120,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Bengaluru, Colombo, Sigiriya
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 38,000–110,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hatton via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–110,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hatton via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 35,000–110,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kandy via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–110,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kandy via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–110,000
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–27,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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