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How to get fromKataragama to Sinharaja Forest Reserveby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kataragama to Sinharaja Forest Reserve by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kataragama to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ella to Pelmadullabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pelmadulla to Sinharaja Forest Reservetaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    Rs 8,655–10,732

  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 Madampebus bus 122/210
    12h 29m
    Rs 5,490–6,810

  3. Drive 130 km

    1. Drive from Kataragama to Sinharaja Forest Reservecar car 130 km
    2h 24m
    Rs 5,832–8,423

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kataragama to Sinharaja Forest Reservetaxi taxi 130 km
    2h 24m
    Rs 14,000–17,000

  5. Bus, taxi via Tissamaharama

    1. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ella to Pelmadullabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pelmadulla to Sinharaja Forest Reservetaxi taxi
    7h 45m
    Rs 8,691–11,838

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 250.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Kataragama, Sri Lanka and Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Kataragama to Sinharaja Forest Reserve via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Madampe in around 12h 29m.

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