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How to get fromJaffna to Kataragama templeby bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Kataragama temple by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    5h 50m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Jaffna
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    18h 35m
    Rs 2,053–2,500

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Haputale to Kataragama templetaxi taxi
    14h 11m
    Rs 14,679–21,341

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    14h 50m
    Rs 2,129–4,189

  5. Drive  472 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Kataragama templecar car 472 km
    8h 32m
    Rs 21,286–30,746

  6. Bus via Colombo

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus bus 32
    15h 14m
    Rs 3,300–3,400

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,658Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Jaffna to Kataragama temple via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kataragama in around 15h 14m.

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