There are 4 ways to get from Kataragama to Passikudah Bay by bus, car, taxi, or train
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 Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 32
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
14h 58mRs 3,510–4,210Drive 212.4 km
- Drive from Kataragama to Passikudah Baycar 212.4 km
3h 38mRs 9,560–13,809Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kataragama to Passikudah Baytaxi 212.4 km
3h 38mRs 23,000–28,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kataragama to Kandybus
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenaitrain
16h 53mRs 3,849–7,846
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kataragama to Passikudah Bay is to bus which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4300 and takes 14h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kataragama to Passikudah Bay is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kataragama to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Kataragama and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
The distance between Kataragama and Passikudah Bay is 522 km. The road distance is 212.4 km.
The best way to get from Kataragama to Passikudah Bay without a car is to bus which takes 14h 58m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 14h 58m to get from Kataragama to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
Kataragama to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kataragama station.
Kataragama to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kataragama to Passikudah Bay is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Kataragama to Passikudah Bay.
There are 107+ hotels available in Passikudah Bay.
What companies run services between Kataragama, Sri Lanka and Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kataragama to Passikudah Bay via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Pettah, and Oddaimavadi in around 14h 58m.
- 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 Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–900
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 750–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 950–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,800–2,300
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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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