There are 3 ways to get from Kalmunai to Kataragama by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
15h 13mRs 3,130–3,729Drive 170.8 km
- Drive from Kalmunai to Kataragamacar 170.8 km
3h 3mRs 7,714–11,143Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalmunai to Kataragamataxi 170.8 km
3h 3mRs 18,000–23,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalmunai to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3800 and takes 15h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kalmunai to Kataragama is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalmunai to Kataragama. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.
The distance between Kalmunai and Kataragama is 583 km. The road distance is 170.8 km.
The best way to get from Kalmunai to Kataragama without a car is to bus which takes 15h 13m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 15h 13m to get from Kalmunai to Kataragama, including transfers.
Kalmunai to Kataragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Kalmunai to Kataragama bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalmunai to Kataragama is 171 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Kalmunai to Kataragama.
There are 390+ hotels available in Kataragama.
What companies run services between Kalmunai, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kalmunai to Kataragama via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 15h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–23,000
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