There are 3 ways to get from Embilipitiya to Kataragama temple by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
13h 30mRs 1,292–1,440Drive 69 km
- Drive from Embilipitiya to Kataragama templecar 69 km
1hRs 3,119–4,505Taxi
- Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Kataragama templetaxi 69 km
1hRs 7,500–9,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Embilipitiya to Kataragama temple is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Embilipitiya to Kataragama temple is to drive which takes 1h and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Embilipitiya to Kataragama temple. However, there are services departing from Embilipitiya and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Embilipitiya and Kataragama temple is 389 km. The road distance is 69 km.
The best way to get from Embilipitiya to Kataragama temple without a car is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 13h 30m to get from Embilipitiya to Kataragama temple, including transfers.
Embilipitiya to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Embilipitiya station.
Embilipitiya to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Embilipitiya to Kataragama temple is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Embilipitiya to Kataragama temple.
There are 432+ hotels available in Kataragama temple.
What companies run services between Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Embilipitiya to Kataragama temple via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Kataragama in around 13h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Embilipitiya to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 540–590
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 540–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
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
- 1h
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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