There are 5 ways to get from Dodangoda to Kataragama by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
10h 31mRs 2,610–3,244Drive 162.1 km
- Drive from Dodangoda to Kataragamacar 162.1 km
2h 2mRs 7,343–10,606Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dodangoda to Kataragamataxi 162.1 km
2h 2mRs 17,000–22,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
10h 56mRs 2,982–5,069Bus via Ambalangoda
- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
11h 44mRs 3,462–4,889
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dodangoda to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3300 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Dodangoda to Kataragama is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dodangoda to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Dodangoda and Kataragama is 339 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Dodangoda to Kataragama without a car is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Dodangoda to Kataragama, including transfers.
Dodangoda to Kataragama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
Dodangoda to Kataragama bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dodangoda to Kataragama is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Dodangoda to Kataragama.
There are 432+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Dodangoda, Southern, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Dodangoda to Kataragama via Hikkaduwa, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- 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
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.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
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
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–22,000
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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