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How to get fromKataragama to Elpitiyaby bus, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kataragama to Elpitiya by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Koggala, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Tissamaharamabus bus
    2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane WRZ - KCT
    3. Take the taxi from Koggala (KCT) to Elpitiyataxi taxi
    2h 57m
    Rs 25,091–105,338

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ambalangodabus bus 2-3 / ...
    11h 27m
    Rs 2,900–4,260

  3. Drive 171 km

    1. Drive from Kataragama to Elpitiyacar car 171 km
    2h 5m
    Rs 7,723–11,156

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Elpitiyataxi taxi 171 km
    2h 5m
    Rs 18,000–23,000

  5. Bus, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Tissamaharamabus bus
    2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane WRZ - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Elpitiyataxi taxi
    3h 34m
    Rs 45,091–127,338

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Koggala (KCT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 10,688Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 179.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Kataragama, Sri Lanka and Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Kataragama to Elpitiya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Ambalangoda in around 11h 27m.

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