There are 4 ways to get from Kahawatta to Kataragama temple by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pelmadulla to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
- Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus
8h 7mRs 3,628–4,365Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Madampe to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
12h 10mRs 1,656–1,898Drive 117.2 km
- Drive from Kahawatta to Kataragama templecar 117.2 km
1h 46mRs 5,288–7,638Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kahawatta to Kataragama templetaxi 117.2 km
1h 46mRs 12,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kahawatta to Kataragama temple is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 1900 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kahawatta to Kataragama temple is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kahawatta to Kataragama temple. However, there are services departing from Pelmadulla and arriving at Kataragama via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Kahawatta and Kataragama temple is 205 km. The road distance is 117.2 km.
The best way to get from Kahawatta to Kataragama temple without a car is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Kahawatta to Kataragama temple, including transfers.
Kahawatta to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Pelmadulla station.
Kahawatta to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kahawatta to Kataragama temple is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Kahawatta to Kataragama temple.
There are 431+ hotels available in Kataragama temple.
What companies run services between Kahawatta, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kahawatta to Kataragama temple via Pelmadulla, Ella, Ella, and Kataragama in around 8h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Pelmadulla to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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 Madampe to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
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 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–16,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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