There are 6 ways to get from Dodangoda to Kataragama by plane, bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane KCT - WRZ
1h 33mRs 23,205–109,478Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
10h 26mRs 3,014–3,721Bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma
- Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-41
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
10h 17mRs 4,041–4,721Drive 162.1 km
- Drive from Dodangoda to Kataragamacar 162.1 km
2h 2mRs 7,132–10,301Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dodangoda to Kataragamataxi 162.1 km
2h 2mRs 25,000–30,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
10h 52mRs 3,394–5,557
Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dodangoda to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Dodangoda to Kataragama is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dodangoda to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Kurundugaha Heththapma and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Dodangoda and Kataragama is 160 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Dodangoda to Kataragama without a car is to bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma which takes 10h 17m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Dodangoda to Kataragama, including transfers.
Dodangoda to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kurundugaha Heththapma station.
The best way to get from Dodangoda to Kataragama is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kurundugaha Heththapma, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4800 and takes 10h 17m.
Dodangoda to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dodangoda to Kataragama is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Dodangoda to Kataragama.
What companies run services between Dodangoda, Southern, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dodangoda to Kataragama via Kurundugaha Heththapma and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 17m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Koggala to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 320–360
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 320–360
- Semi Lux
- Rs 370–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–900
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 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 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–30,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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