There are 4 ways to get from Kalawana to Kataragama 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 43mRs 5,273–6,309Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
11h 34mRs 2,774–3,218Drive 148.8 km
- Drive from Kalawana to Kataragamacar 148.8 km
2h 37mRs 6,725–9,714Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalawana to Kataragamataxi 148.8 km
2h 37mRs 16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalawana to Kataragama is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3300 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kalawana to Kataragama is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalawana to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Pelmadulla and arriving at Kataragama via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Kalawana and Kataragama is 238 km. The road distance is 148.8 km.
The best way to get from Kalawana to Kataragama without a car is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Kalawana to Kataragama, including transfers.
Kalawana to Kataragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Pelmadulla station.
Kalawana to Kataragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalawana to Kataragama is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Kalawana to Kataragama.
There are 432+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Kalawana, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kalawana to Kataragama via Pelmadulla, Ella, and Ella in around 8h 43m.
- 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 Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
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
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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