There are 3 ways to get from Elpitiya to Kataragama by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- 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 36mRs 2,872–4,191Drive 170.8 km
- Drive from Elpitiya to Kataragamacar 170.8 km
2h 5mRs 7,717–11,147Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Kataragamataxi 170.8 km
2h 5mRs 18,000–23,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elpitiya to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4200 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Elpitiya to Kataragama is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Elpitiya to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Elpitiya and Kataragama is 333 km. The road distance is 170.8 km.
The best way to get from Elpitiya to Kataragama without a car is to bus which takes 11h 36m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 11h 36m to get from Elpitiya to Kataragama, including transfers.
Elpitiya to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Elpitiya to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elpitiya to Kataragama is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Elpitiya to Kataragama.
There are 431+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Elpitiya to Kataragama via Ambalangoda and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
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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