There are 4 ways to get from Kataragama temple to Batticaloa by bus, train, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Kataragama to Kandybus
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
15h 22mRs 3,299–7,146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 32
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
15h 37mRs 3,080–3,748Drive 198.2 km
- Drive from Kataragama temple to Batticaloacar 198.2 km
3h 26mRs 8,488–12,260Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kataragama temple to Batticaloataxi 198.2 km
3h 26mRs 21,000–26,000
Kataragama temple to Batticaloa by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kataragama temple to Batticaloa is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3800 and takes 15h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kataragama temple to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kataragama temple to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kataragama and arriving at Batticaloa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.
The distance between Kataragama temple and Batticaloa is 561 km. The road distance is 198.2 km.
The best way to get from Kataragama temple to Batticaloa without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 22m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 15h 22m to get from Kataragama temple to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Kataragama temple to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kataragama station.
Kataragama temple to Batticaloa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kataragama temple to Batticaloa is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Kataragama temple to Batticaloa.
There are 55+ hotels available in Batticaloa.
What companies run services between Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kataragama temple to Batticaloa via Kataragama, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Colombo Pettah in around 15h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kataragama to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,050
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,400
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
Bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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