There are 6 ways to get from Kandy Lake to Kataragama by plane, 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.
Fly to Weerawila International Airport
best- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane KDW - WRZ
2h 17mRs 15,556–100,439Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Kataragamabus
8h 20mRs 800–1,050Mini Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
- Take the bus from Ella to Kataragamabus
7h 35mRs 11,113–13,310Drive 206.4 km
- Drive from Kandy Lake to Kataragamacar 206.4 km
3h 46mRs 9,283–13,408Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy Lake to Kataragamataxi 206.4 km
3h 46mRs 22,000–27,000Fly to Koggala, taxi
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
- Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Kataragamataxi
2h 53mRs 52,556–144,839
Kandy Lake to Kataragama by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy Lake to Kataragama is to bus which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1100 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy Lake to Kataragama is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 100000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kandy and arriving at Kataragama. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Kandy Lake and Kataragama is 173 km. The road distance is 206.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy Lake to Kataragama without a car is to Mini Bus and bus which takes 7h 35m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Kandy Lake to Kataragama, including transfers.
Kandy Lake to Kataragama bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy Lake to Kataragama is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can Mini Bus and bus, which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 7h 35m.
Kandy Lake to Kataragama bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy Lake to Kataragama is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Kandy Lake to Kataragama.
What companies run services between Kandy Lake, Sri Lanka and Kataragama, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Kandy (KDW) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Kataragama via Ella in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Kandy to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–95,000
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–95,000
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,410
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–48,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Best ways to travel around Australia, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and Want to know more about Flixbus? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 420+ hotels available in Kataragama.