There are 6 ways to get from Katunayake to Kataragama temple by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kataragama templetaxi
3h 43mRs 33,682–142,399Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragamabus 32
9h 5mRs 850–1,000Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
- Take the taxi from Beliatta to Kataragama templetaxi
6h 50mRs 25,340–34,250Drive 239.4 km
- Drive from Katunayake to Kataragama templecar 239.4 km
3h 53mRs 10,529–15,209Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Kataragama templetaxi
4h 15mRs 37,898–148,074Train to Koggala, fly to Weerawila International Airport
- Take the train from Fort Station to Habaraduwatrain
- Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane KCT - WRZ
6h 35mRs 15,320–101,750
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katunayake to Kataragama temple is to bus which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1000 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Katunayake to Kataragama temple is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 43m and costs Rs. 33000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Katunayake station to Kataragama temple. However, there are services departing from Katunayake Airport Bus Station and arriving at Kataragama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Katunayake and Kataragama temple is 251 km. The road distance is 239.4 km.
The best way to get from Katunayake to Kataragama temple without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 25000 - Rs. 35000.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Katunayake to Kataragama temple, including transfers.
Katunayake to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Katunayake to Kataragama temple bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kataragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake to Kataragama temple is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Katunayake to Kataragama temple.
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What companies run services between Katunayake, Sri Lanka and Kataragama temple, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 750–850 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
Flights from Koggala to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Habaraduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 223–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,675
- 2nd Class
- Rs 223
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,011
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kataragama
- 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 950–1,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,700–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–31,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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