There are 9 ways to get from Galoya Junction to Kataragama temple by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car
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Fly from Sigiriya Airport
best- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
1h 47mRs 16,816–95,747Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galoya to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
12h 14mRs 2,015–2,581Train, taxi
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain
- Take the taxi from Haputale to Kataragama templetaxi
12h 17mRs 14,605–21,116Drive 252.7 km
- Drive from Galoya Junction to Kataragama templecar 252.7 km
4h 22mRs 11,423–16,500Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galoya Junction to Kataragama templetaxi 252.7 km
4h 22mRs 27,000–33,000Train to Batticaloa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
5h 6mRs 15,678–97,067Bus via Habarana
- Take the bus from Habarana to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
13h 41mRs 4,331–6,386Train, bus via Colombo
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
14hRs 3,255–6,866Train, bus
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Ellatrain
- Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus
17h 21mRs 3,455–7,316
Galoya Junction to Kataragama temple by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galoya Junction to Kataragama temple is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2600 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Galoya Junction to Kataragama temple is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galoya Junction to Kataragama temple. However, there are services departing from Galoya and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Galoya Junction and Kataragama temple is 255 km. The road distance is 252.7 km.
The best way to get from Galoya Junction to Kataragama temple without a car is to bus which takes 12h 14m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2600.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Galoya Junction to Kataragama temple, including transfers.
Galoya Junction to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Galoya station.
The best way to get from Galoya Junction to Kataragama temple is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2600 and takes 12h 14m.
Galoya Junction to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galoya Junction to Kataragama temple is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Galoya Junction to Kataragama temple.
What companies run services between Galoya Junction, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galoya Junction to Kataragama temple via Galoya, Colombo, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 12h 14m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Galoya Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galoya to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ella to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 870–900
- 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 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Habarana to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–33,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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