There are 4 ways to get from Ja-Ela to Kataragama by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane CMB - WRZ
2h 10mRs 23,857–148,158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
9h 3mRs 750–850Train, taxi
- Take the train from Maradana to Beliattatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Beliatta to Kataragamataxi
6h 54mRs 26,425–36,942Drive 236.5 km
- Drive from Ja-Ela to Kataragamacar 236.5 km
3h 52mRs 10,678–15,424
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ja-Ela to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 850 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ja-Ela to Kataragama is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ja-Ela to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Ja-Ela and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Ja-Ela and Kataragama is 222 km. The road distance is 236.5 km.
The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Kataragama without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 54m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 37000.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Ja-Ela to Kataragama, including transfers.
Ja-Ela to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Ja-Ela to Kataragama is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 850 and takes 9h 3m.
Ja-Ela to Kataragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kataragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ja-Ela to Kataragama is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Ja-Ela to Kataragama.
What companies run services between Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 750–850 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–140,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maradana to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–850
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–850
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
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