There are 3 ways to get from Kataragama to Tangalle by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kataragama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 32
- Take the bus from Colombo to Tangallebus
12h 50mRs 1,690–2,160Drive 86.9 km
- Drive from Kataragama to Tangallecar 86.9 km
1h 15mRs 3,909–5,646Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kataragama to Tangalletaxi 86.9 km
1h 15mRs 25,000–31,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kataragama to Tangalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kataragama to Tangalle is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kataragama to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Kataragama and arriving at Tangalle via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Kataragama and Tangalle is 435 km. The road distance is 86.9 km.
The best way to get from Kataragama to Tangalle without a car is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Kataragama to Tangalle, including transfers.
Kataragama to Tangalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kataragama station.
Kataragama to Tangalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kataragama to Tangalle is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Kataragama to Tangalle.
There are 1368+ hotels available in Tangalle.
What companies run services between Kataragama, Sri Lanka and Tangalle, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kataragama to Tangalle via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo in around 12h 50m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 25,000–31,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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