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How to get fromErode to Kataragama templeby train, ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Erode to Kataragama temple by train, ferry, taxi, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Haputale to Kataragama templetaxi taxi
    26h 57m
    Rs 37,814–49,312

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    27h 36m
    Rs 25,264–32,162

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Kankesanturai

    1. Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Pettahbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    27h 56m
    Rs 26,904–31,862

  4. Train, fly to Weerawila International Airport

    1. Take the train from Erode Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane TRZ - WRZ
    20h 3m
    Rs 41,249–119,894

  5. Train, fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Take the train from Erode Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane TRZ - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kataragama templetaxi taxi
    21h 36m
    Rs 55,249–138,294

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration16h 36mAverage Duration
TicketRs 36,731Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,010 km
  • Duration: 26h 57m

What companies run services between Erode, India and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Erode to Kataragama temple. However, you can take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Haputale, then take the taxi to Kataragama temple. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erode Jn to Kataragama temple via Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Colombo Fort, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 27h 36m.

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